The Library of Congress

by Gail Sakurai

Published 1 September 1998
Describes the history of the Library of Congress, the largest library in the world, and discusses its current collections and challenges.

The Jamestown Colony

by Gail Sakurai

Published 1 March 1997
An account of the first permanent English settlement in North America, with all its tragedies and disasters, established in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia.

The Thirteen Colonies

by Gail Sakurai

Published 1 March 2000
Describes the history of the thirteen original English colonies in America, including their early exploration, settlement, and regional differences.

Louisiana Purchase

by Gail Sakurai

Published 1 March 1998
Chronicles the historical background and political maneuvers that led to the Louisiana Purchase by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803.

The Liberty Bell

by Gail Sakurai

Published 1 March 1996
The story of a national monument and symbol of liberty.

Describes the important role of the Chinese, Japanese, and other Asians in the settlement of the American West.


Paul Revere

by Gail Sakurai

Published 1 September 1997