Discusses the hardships endured by George Washington and his troops at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War, and how they emerged from this difficult time.
Traces the efforts of industrial workers to secure better working conditions, including the eight-hour day and how deteriorating relations between striking workers and police led to the Haymarket Squa
Describes the lives and adventures of some of North America's earliest explorers, discussing the challenges they faced, what routes they took, and their impact on the lives of indigenous peoples they
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
This series examines eight major conflicts in American history, describing how each has shaped and altered the nation and how the United States' role in international conflicts has affected world hist
This series examines eight major conflicts in American history, describing how each has shaped and altered the nation and how the United States' role in international conflicts has affected world hist
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Relates the history of Thomas Jefferson's home in western Virginia, including what life was like there for himself, his family, their slaves, visitors, and descendants, and how Monticello became a mus
Describes the Allied landings in Normandy, France, that began on June 6, 1944, known as "D-Day," and the events that followed from the opposing viewpoints of the Allies and the Germans.
Presents the life and accomplishments of the first American leader to support the separation of church and state, who, after being banned from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, became the founder of Rhode
"Describes the people and events of the Great Depression. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a Bonus Army marcher, a teenager riding the rails, and a member of
Describes the discovery of the tomb of King Tut in Egypt's Valley of the Kings and discusses the young king's mummy, his tomb's fabled curse, and the objects found in the tomb's treasury.
The biggest oil spill in U.S. history that polluted the pristine waters of Alaska decades ago and killed thousands of birds, mammals, and fish, still haunts the people who are living with its aftermat
Describes the World War II battle at Normandy beach known as "D-Day," detailing the campaigns and events leading up to the battle, the soldiers involved, and how it changed the course of the war.
Don’t just learn about the history of the Revolutionary War experience it. Witness the Boston Massacre. Be there to hear the shot heard round the world at the battles of Lexington and Concord. And ex
For some early explorers, the trip to the New World wasn't their first adventure. Readers will be fascinated by these daring men and what drove them to discover new lands. Each has an amazing and uniq
Presents an account of an uprising of farmers who could not pay taxes in Massachusetts in the 1780s, and discusses the government's response and the effect that the unrest had on the idea that the cou
Key victories at Gettysburg in the North and Vicksburg in the South gave Union forces the upper hand in summer 1863. But the long Civil War was far from over. It would take nearly two more years and t
The United States has been torn in half by the war between North and South. It is vital for an army to know what the enemy is doing--and perhaps spread false information as well. Spying is risky if yo
Did you know that Montana’s Grasshopper Glacier is filled with millions of frozen locusts that got caught in a storm more than 300 million years ago? Or that gneiss is one of the world’s oldest rock forms? One sample from Canada is more than FOUR BILLION years old! In this latest single-subject Weird But True! book, readers will have a blast discovering that there’s a lot more to rocks and minerals than meets the eye.This book is perfect for budding geologists or any kid who likes to get to the bottom of things, such as how volcanoes work or the difference between fool’s gold and actual gold. Prepare to be dazzled by our rockin’ world! Also includes: ·Profiles of “Rock Stars” (what we like to call famous geologists!) ·Breathtaking images of awesome rock formations in national parks from around the globe (from Arches National Park to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar and more!) ·Fascinating stats and facts!
A biography profiling Thomas Paine, whose writings had tremendous influence on the political leaders of the Revolutionary War. Includes source notes and timeline.
