Primary source photographs combined with strong narration bring the horrific events of 9/11 to readers in historical context. People living at the time saw the planes flying into the towers in real ti
Looks at the political and economic history of the region between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains which, when purchased by Jefferson in 1803, doubled the size of the United States and le
A biography of Andrew Jackson from his childhood in South Carolina, through his military career in the War of 1812, to his legacy as the seventh president of the United States.
Whether readers are just learning the game or interested in learning more, this series will appeal to all young sports enthusiasts through descriptions of the rules, equipment, and strategies of the s
Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.
A brief biography of the sixteenth president, known as a wise and compassionate man and an eloquent speaker, whose determination helped preserve the Union during the Civil War.
A biography of the thirteenth-century Venetian explorer whose book about his travels across Asia and work for Kubla Khan helped to launch the Age of Exploration.
A biography profiling the life of the fifteenth-century explorer Christopher Columbus, who opened up the Americas to the Europeans. Includes source notes and timeline.
Describes the battles between the American colonists and the British military in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. Includes information on Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock.
Covering important people from the American Civil War era, each title in this series includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, historical photopgraphs and paintings, engaging text
