Dottie and Buster During World War II will introduce children as well as adults to some historical facts about their country during World War II and to a time in American history when the United States was at war with two countries, Japan and Germany. They will read and learn timeline events and important dates of World War II and geographical locations of the two countries.In this short story, children will read about the brave American servicemen and women of World War II who fought and died for their country in the Pacific at Pearl Harbor and in countries over Europe. Their heroic deeds and patriotism will never be forgotten. Children and adults will also read and learn about the social and economic struggle that American citizens encountered during World War II. American civilians, women, men, and school children played important roles in the defense of their country. Their work on the home front as collectors of scrap metal, paper materials, buyers of U. S. Bonds, shipbuilders, volunteers, and many other home front efforts, helped their country win the wars with Germany and Japan.

Dottie and Buster's Trip to the Big City is a true story about the author and her nephew as children in the 1940's and their trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by train. During this trip, they had the chance to see the nation's capital city and visit historical places in Philadelphia, some of which their playmates may never get to see and will only read about in their school books. The story will introduce readers to a southern African American family, how they lived, loved, and had fun during the time of segregation in the South. As they read, they will be able to explore different cultural environments of people and their way of life in both the North and South. The book is intended for educational and entertainment purposes and will engage children and youths in active reading. They will read and learn about important cities and landmarks, famous people and their accomplishments to our great nation, The United States of America. Dottie's and Buster's Trip to the Big City can be used as a supplemental teaching tool in elementary social studies curriculum and will be readily available to all institutions of learning, e.g. public schools, chartered schools, church schools, colleges, universities, libraries, and bookstores for children, youths, and adults. This book will enable the reader to gain knowledge and understanding of another time era, to experience the benefits of reading a delightful story, and to learn a lesson in American history.