This title provides a factual and in-depth look at one of the bloodiest battles in American history. Features include a day-by-day breakdown of events, profiles of major figures, and a detailed review
This captivating title examines the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii in 79 A.D. and what the remnants of this buried city can teach us today.
As the 50th anniversary of the 1963 march for Civil Rights in Washington, D.C. approaches, this timely book looks at its organization, the key players, and why it is still relevant today.
This fascinating title takes the reader to one of the most isolated prisons on the planet where some Americas worst criminals were held. This is the story of how Alcatraz was created, what it was like
This fact-filled title profiles the celebrated heroes and unfortunate zeroes throughout Olympic history. Readers will learn about great athletic achievements and tales of scandal and dishonor. Hi/Lo t
One hundred years after its tragic voyage, the Titanic continues to capture our imaginations. This fascinating title looks at the building, voyage, sinking, and rediscovery of the Titanic.
Presents information about the origins of forensic sciences in crime investigation; forensic techniques; evidence types; dealing with firearms, blood, DNA, arson, and explosives; and possible future d
Discusses the California Gold Rush in American history, describing the first discovery of gold, prospectors, boomtowns, and how the gold rush changed the landscape of America.
This title provides a detailed overview of the Navy SEALs, including the history of the organization, training programs, equipment, and the type of missions they perform.
Describes conditions in seventeenth-century Salem Village, Massachusetts, at the time of the witchcraft trials, recounts some of the most notable cases, and discusses the way the trials were conducted
Chronicles the history of expeditions to find a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, to map the frozen wasteland, and to be the first to reach the North Pole.
Describes the bombing of these Japanese cities by the United States during World War II, discussing the development of the atomic bomb, what happened when the bombs were dropped, and the long term con
Combines first-hand accounts, historical photographs, and text to explore the experiences of immigrants to North America during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
