"Discusses the shooting deaths of Kent State University students by the National Guard in 1970 and the iconic photograph that became a symbol of the antiwar movement"--
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
"Describes the lives of gladiators in the Roman Empire. The readers' choices reveal the historical details of gladiators rebelling with Spartacus, training at a gladiator school in Pompeii, and trying
The inspiring story of the black soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War is important and unforgettable, yet it's unfamiliar to many people. These soldiers served heroically to win the freedom of
On and off the field, Jackie Robinson never backed down from a challenge. The baseball legend broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947, changing the sport forever. It was eight years later
Describes the life and accomplishments of the governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony who, driven by his religion, created a place where people lived according to the rules set down in the Bible.
Describes the history behind the Lincoln-Douglas debates during their run for the United States Senate, the debates themselves, and the outcome of the debates--which focused on the issue of slavery--a
A biography of the seventeenth president of the United States, from his humble beginnings as a tailor in North Carolina through his controversial term as the first post-Civil War president and beyond.
A biography of George Washington from his boyhood in Virginia, through his work as a land surveyor, planter, soldier, and as the president who set a high standard for all who would follow.
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Nixon-Kennedy presidential debates to life. TV was new in those days, and these were both the first debates ever h
"In You Choose format, explores the history of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, including the struggles minorities had in achieving the right to vote, enforcement of the law, and the Civil Rights moveme
Sometimes truth can be stranger, more shocking and more compelling than fiction. This is definitely the case when it comes to the history of Minnesota crime. From the Hamm kidnapping to the Lund murde
"An accessible, in-depth biography of JFK, that covers key events in his presidency such as the Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, civil rights, and his assassination. It also aims to explain the cult
Discusses the life of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, a man whose life could be summed up by an iconic photograph that captured his stealing of home during
You're a U.S. citizen, so why are you being denied your right to vote? Even after civil rights legislation passes, many minorities are still being turned away from polls. It's not fair, and you will f
Told in a new Who HQ Now format for trending topics, this is the story of how COVID-19, a coronavirus, was first identified and how it spread throughout the world.The Coronavirus COVID-19 emerged in N
Action-packed, true-history tales put you in the cockpit. Experience World War II as it happened-the thrills of blasting the enemy in a dogfight, the terror of being trapped in a burning plane, and th
Little boys, some as young as 6, spent their long days, not playing or studying, but sorting coal in dusty, loud, and dangerous conditions. Many of these breaker boys worked 10 hours a day, six days a
Imagine being lost near the North or South poles. All around you is nothing but snow and ice as far as you can see. What would you do? Discover the true tales of daring people who survived through bit
Describes the life and accomplishments of the businessman who helped expand the nation's growing financial system and established some of the world's largest banks and industries.
Vivid storytelling brings World War II history to life and place readers in the shoes of the people who experienced the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. From the development of the bo
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.
Discusses the history of the Aztec Empire, as well as its extent, social classes, geography, religion, and culture, and explores the civilization's influence on modern society.
Presents the life and accomplishments of the fortieth president of the United States, from his early movie career, to his time as governor of California, to his two terms as president.
In 1619, the first recorded African slaves arrived on the shores of the English colony of Jamestown in North America. For nearly 250 years, African people were treated as property and forced to perfor
Explores oceanographer Robert Ballard's discovery of the Titanic's remains and how the pictures and videos of the wreck renewed interest in the luxury steamship.
Vivid storytelling brings World War II history to life and place readers in the shoes of the people who experienced Germany's last major offensive on the Western Front. The battle began on December 16
When the United States won its independence from Great Britain, it also won new lands. Soon, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the country's size. These new lands had to be explored and settled. Brave ex
You are a Patriot in the American Revolution, ready to fight for independence and the right to prosper in this new land, OR . . .You are a British soldier, sent to fight for England against the Americ
You are a Patriot in the American Revolution, ready to fight for independence and the right to prosper in this new land, OR . . .You are a British soldier, sent to fight for England against the Americ
