When Valentina Tereshkova blasted off aboard Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963, she became the first woman to rocket into space. It would be 19 years before another woman got a chance—cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya in 1982—followed by American astronaut Sally Ride a year later. By breaking the stratospheric ceiling, these women forged a path for many female astronauts, cosmonauts, and mission specialists to follow.

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"An introduction to North America including climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people"--Provided by publisher.

On January 10, 2005, people who lived in the small oceanfront town of La Conchita, California, were horrified to hear a loud rumble. Weakened by heavy rains, the mountain overlooking the town began to crumble. Thousands of tons of mud mowed over trees, houses, and people. When it stopped, a huge hill contained fifteen houses and up to twenty-one people. In the days that followed, rescue workers and townspeople worked together to save as many as possible....

Presents an overview of the past and present of the Blackfeet people, tracing their customs, family life, history, and culture as well as relations with the U.S. government.

A brief introduction to plank houses, including the materials, construction, and people who lived in these traditional Native American dwellings.

"A brief introduction to Native American tribes of the Great Basin, including their social structure, homes, food, clothing, and traditions"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Arapaho people, tracing their customs, family life, history, culture, and relations with the United States government.

Presents information about the state of Oklahoma, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

Every year on February 2nd, people celebrate Groundhog Day. Tradition says that Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, can predict when spring will arrive based on whether he sees his shadow when he comes out of his underground burrow. This top choice in Groundhog Day books for kids explains the holiday's history, traditions, and science--and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities....

Presents information on Native American dwellings called longhouses, and includes descriptions of what they are, how they are made, who lived in them, and how they were built into villages. Includes glossary and index.