Jean Fritz

Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

Describes some of the well-known as well as the lesser-known details of Paul Revere's life and exciting ride.

Presents a brief biography of Samuel Adams, describing his role in stirring up the revolt against the British, and telling how he was finally persuaded to learn to ride a horse.

A brief biography of Patrick Henry tracing his progress from planter to statesman.

Examines the great wave of European exploration during the fifteenth century which resulted in more accurate maps.

Describes the English colony of Roanoke, which was founded in 1585, and discusses the mystery of its disappearance.

The author's fictionalized version, though all the events are true, of her childhood in China in the 1920's.

Traces the life and contributions of the sickly child with the small voice who grew up to become the fourth president of the United States.

China Homecoming is the incredible true story of award-winning author Jean Fritz's childhood in China. Speaking Chinese, Jean felt welcome when she revisited China. Memories of her childhood washed over her as she visited her old home and the British School she had attended. Both had changed just as history had changed her hometown of Wuhan, but listeners will be moved at what it meant to Jean when she was declared an honorary citizen.

The giant Manshop and his family form the geography of Cape Codin their battles with the pukwudgies.