Introduces weaponry used in World War II, describing how fighter pilots worked, weapons used by soldiers on land, and how vessels at sea fought one another.
Introduces the U.S. Army of World War II, describing how soldiers were trained for combat, the kinds of jobs they had, and some of the challenges they faced.
The Supreme Court is one of the most influential bodies of the U.S government. It has steered the nations course on some of historys most important issues, including civil rights and the level of powe
Examines the different forms of government around the world, including the democracy in the United States, the theocracy in Iran, and the dictatorship in North Korea.
As tensions over taxation and a lack of government representation spread throughout Great Britains North American colonies, violent protests started to become common. On the evening of March 5, 1770,
On December 7, 1941, six Japanese aircraft carriers launched a surprise attack on the Pearl Harbor U.S. naval base in Oahu, Hawaii. More than 2,300 U.S. troops were killed in the attack, and around 1,
During the 1960s and 1970s, the United States was involved in a long, bloody struggle to determine the future of Vietnam, a small nation in Southeast Asia. Back home, the war became one of the most co
Presents the history of ancient Greece, discussing the factors that led to its rise, its greatest achievements, the reasons for its decline, and its legacy for the modern world.
In 1607, a group of settlers founded the first British settlement in North America. Throughout the following decades, they endured sickness, starvation, and a rocky relationship with the areas natives
In December 1952, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a landmark case that would forever change the countrys race relations. This book covers the events leading up to Brown v. Board of Education and
An exploration of ancient Rome offers insights into the civilization's history, institutions, myths, and traditions, and discusses its influence on modern society.
On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, millions of U.S. citizens will head to the polls and cast their votes to elect the countrys next president. Will they choose incumbent Barack Obama or challenger Mitt Rom
Recounts the life of the dedicated man who survived a difficult childhood, became a country lawyer and as 16th president of the United States, guided the country during the Civil War. Simultaneous.
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Explains what wetlands are like, looks at the plants that define wetlands, discusses the types of animals that make their homes in wetlands, and includes information on why wetlands are important and
Describes the crash of the Hindenburg airship in 1937, relaying the history of international airship flight and the events leading to the disaster, and explains what measures have been taken to make a
Explains what tropical rain forests are like, looks at the plants and animals that live in rain forests, and includes information on why tropical rain forests are important and what is being done to s
Introduces D-Day, describing the lead-up to the Allied invasion, how troops were organized, the different branches involved in the operation, and each of the five landing zones.
Photographs, maps, time lines, and easy-to-follow text describe the events surrounding the 2010 British Petroleum/Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
