Most Popular Books by Wendie C. Old

Traces the work that the two Wright brothers did together to develop the first machine-powered aircraft.

This book of facts and fun provides plenty of information about groundhogs and the origin of Groundhog Day. Groundhog riddles and ideas for throwing a Groundhog Day party are included.

Music has been in my blood from the day I was born, said Louis Armstrong. Author Wendie C. Old weaves a rich, colorful tapestry of the life of this beloved and brilliant musician known to his fans as Satchmo. Louis Armstrong rose from poverty and a troubled childhood to set the music world on fire with his lively trumpet playing and trademark raspy singing voice. With a natural talent for showmanship, Armstrong won fame while touring around the world, and proved to be one of the most extraordinary performers of the Jazz Age and beyond.

Orville and Wilbur Wright are best known for their historic flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Their achievement inspired Americans of all ages, but it also brought forth a host of competitors, and the Wright brothers had to struggle to get the credit they deserved. The airplane, however, was just one of a long list of the brothers'' accomplishments. The author details the Wright brothers'' impact on history as they set out to prove what others had thought impossible-that human beings could fly.

Every October 31, children--and even some adults--dress up in costumes. Some go door-to-door looking for a treat, some carve faces into pumpkins, and others tell scary stories about Dracula and frankenstein. But where do these traditions come from?

Duke Ellington''s brilliance as a jazz composer; bandleader; and pianist has never been equaled. The winner of eleven Grammy Awards, Duke Ellington, achieved success in New York''s Cotton Club, wrote musical scores for stage plays, movies, and even composed his own short opera. This book offers a fascinating look at the life and career of a music legend.

Even before his term as our fifth president, James Monroe was helping shape the country by fighting in the Revolutionary War and holding several political offices. As president he made a significant speech, part of which became known as the Monroe Doctrine. This document would determine American foreign policy for decades to come.

A biography of the Afro-American lawyer and social reformer who is known for her work on behalf of children''s rights.

Known as the Father of Our Country, George Washington changed history as the first president of the United States. Wendie C. Old presents a biographical picture of George Washington, as well as a history of both his military accomplishments and his presidency.

Wendie C. Old examines the life and politics of our third President from his youth spent in Virginia, through his participation in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, to his years in Washington, D.C. She explores his decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory, his opinions on the issues of the time and his part in the establishment of the University of Virginia.