An exploration of ancient Rome offers insights into the civilization's history, institutions, myths, and traditions, and discusses its influence on modern society.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Describes the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic, a luxury liner claimed to be "unsinkable," that was destroyed after colliding with an iceberg, killing over 1,000 passengers. Simultaneous.
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.
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.
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,
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
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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
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
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.
In this definitive series that introduces the events that have helped shaped the United States, readers will learn the history of how women began fighting for voting rights in the U.S. in the mid-1800
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
How Much oil did the Exxon Valdez spill into Prince William Sound?Nearly 11 million gallons (41.6 million liters) leaked from the ship into the waters.Inside, You'll Find:The spill's impact on wildlif
On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was gunned down as his motorcade traveled the streets of Dallas, Texas. In the wake of the assassination, the world wondered how such a thing could have
On April 10, 1912, the massive ocean liner Titanic set off on its maiden voyage, from England to New York City. Five days later, the incredible ship was its way to the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. Thi
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
The 1848 discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in present-day Sacramento led to a massive surge westward. Hundreds of thousands of people traveled to California from around the world. This book covers the
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
British explorers first arrived in North America in 1584. By 1607, the country had established its first permanent settlements on the continent. This title charts the growth of Great Britains North Am
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,
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
As the United States continued to grow in the early nineteenth century, its people began to covet the land of their native neighbors. This greed led to a horrific forced relocation that we now call th
