An entertaining, fact-filled defense of the nearly universal tendency to procrastinate, drawing on the stories of history’s greatest delayers, and on the work of psychologists, philosophers, and
An entertaining, fact-filled defense of the nearly universal tendency to procrastinate, drawing on the stories of history’s greatest delayers, and on the work of psychologists, philosophers, and behav
Describes the first people to live in the Plains region of North America, discussing their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.
Describes the first people to live in the Southeast region of North America, discussing their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.
Traces the history of the underground transportation system in New York City, discussing the politics involved, how it was financed, the men who built it, and the construction techniques.
"Where did the first people live in Illinois? How have different groups of immigrants influenced the state? Which Illinoisans became famous people, political leaders, and even presidents of the United
"Why is Chicago not a part of Wisconsin today? What is the story of Illinois's Liberty Bell of the West? How did a simple plow change the look of an entire state? You can find the answers to these que
"How did glaciers affect the land of Illinois? Why has Illinois always been a center for transportation? Which Illinois county grows more corn than any other? You can find the answers to these ques
"How did glaciers affect the land of Illinois? Why has Illinois always been a center for transportation? Which Illinois county grows more corn than any other? You can find the answers to these ques
"Where did the name 'Illinois' come from? What exactly is the Piasa? How did tribes of the Illinois Nation make their canoes? This book contains all kinds of interesting facts that tell the story of t
"Why don't trees grow on prairies? What exactly is a zebra mussel? How have human beings changed the land in Illinois? You can find the answers to these questions in this book, which contains all kind
On June 25, 1950, thousands of North Korean troops streamed into South Korea, leading an invasion that caught most of the world by surprise. The United States quickly responded by sending troops to he
Describes the use of the Navajo language in World War II, discussing why it was used, how the code was developed, and the Native Americans who bravely fought for the United States.
Outlines James Madison's rise to the presidency, from his childhood in Virginia to his induction into office, and shows how his time as president shaped American life in the early 1800s.
Recounts events of September 11, 2001, when terrorists flew into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, discusses what is known of the terrorists, and relates how America has responded to the traged
