Judy lives in a tent with her family. Will they ever be able to afford a farm with a real house?
Ten-year-old Judy and her family are migrants, moving from farm to farm with each new season. Starting in Alabama, they travel to Florida and up the East Coast all the way to New Jersey, always looking for steady work. Every time Judy feels as if they're beginning to put down roots, they have to move on. It's hard for her to catch up in school;...

The entire ranch is thirsty-will the rains ever come? Tomboy Charlie loves the ranch and the outdoors, especially now that she has a horse of her own and can ride like a true cowboy. She doesn't understand why her mother keeps after her to help out in the house, too. But ranch life is hard, especially when there's a drought. There isn't enough water for the crops or cattle, and horrible dust storms sweep away the soil. If it doesn't rain soon, her...

What would it be like to live on a houseboat on the Mississippi River with two parents, four kids, eight chickens, several turtles, a dog, and a cat? Patsy and her family are about to find out! At first, Patsy is upset when her parents decide to move from their home in River City, Illinois, to a houseboat on the Mississippi River. She'll miss her house and friends, and she's sure the trip downriver will be boring. Gradually, she and her brother and...

Describes the history, culture, and traditions of the Amish and Mennonite peoples and presents numerous Amish and Mennonite recipes, also providing cooking tips.

From back cover: "This volume of the American Regional Cooking Library is rich with Louisiana history, traditions, culture--and recipes. Enjoy New Orleans Muffaletta for lunch; cook up some Jambalaya for an evening meal; or make Pecan Pralines for a sweet treat. Enjoy the spice of Louisiana cooking!"

A collection of recipes about popular foods particular to the Mid-Atlantic states.

From back cover: "This volume of the American Regional Cooking Library is packed full of interesting New England history, traditions, culture--and recipes. You'll learn to make savory dishes from clams and other seafood; desserts flavored with maple and molasses; and simple comfort foods invented by hardworking colonists and inventive Native people. These simple, easy-to-understand recipes will give you a delicious taste of New England!"