William Jay Jacobs

Traces the history of Ellis Island and immigration to America and describes the experiences of immigrants arriving in 1907.

A biography of the first president of the United States describing his youth in Virginia, his military career, his role in the formation of an independent nation, and his leadership of that nation.

Discusses the issues, including the concept of manifest destiny, that led to war between the United States and Mexico in 1846, the events of the war, and the impact of its outcome.

A biography of the founder of Rhode Island, often called the "father of religious liberty in America."