Nathan Hale (On My Own Biographies)
by Shannon Knudsen and Shannon Zemlicka
Recounts the life of Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale, whose decision to become a spy for General George Washington cost him his life.
The Roman emperor Hadrian (r. AD 118-135) inherited an empire which the conquests of his predecessor Trajan had brought to its greatest extent, stretching from Hadrian's Wall in the north to the deserts of Egypt in the south, and from the breezy coasts of Lusitania in the west to the rugged mountains of Armenia in the east. This vast area was interconnected by a complex network of roads, whose structural sophistication rendered them an unsung wonder of the ancient world. The fruit of colossal in...
The Rhode Island Colony (Thirteen Colonies (Childrens Press))
by Dennis Brindell Fradin
Traces the history of Rhode Island to 1790 when it became the last colony to ratify the Constitution.
Viewpoints and Perspectives (Set) (Perspectives Library: Viewpoints and Perspectives)
Betsy Ross and the Creation of the American Flag (Spotlight on American History)
by Kirsten Urwin
Al Qaeda (Inside the World's Most Infamous Terrorist Organizations S.)
by Phillip Margulies and etc.
A Welsh Childhood (Mermaid Books) (Cascades S.)
by Alice Thomas Ellis
Did Anything Good Come Out of the Civil War? (Innovation Through Adversity)
by Philip Steele
In addition to putting an end to the inhumane institution of slavery, the Civil War also spurred important inventions that improved people s lives, such as canned food, pocket watches, federal paper currency, and standard sizes for shoes. Although medical technology lagged behind the development of new weapons that could kill and maim more soldiers than ever, there were advances in amputation techniques and anesthesia delivery. Additionally, the railroad and telegraph systems were hugely benefic...
Presenting the Past (Presenting the past topics) (Presenting the past topic books)
by Paul Thomas
Part of a series for secondary history studies covering popular historical themes, this book explores the British monarchy's ability to adapt to changing times and examines the succession of monarchs since Stuart times.
The Freedom Ship of Robert Smalls (Young Palmetto Books)
by Louise Meriwether
A brief biography of the slave who escaped to freedom with his family and other runaway slaves on a captured Confederate gunboat.
Taxation (Understanding the United States Constitution)
by Jeff Mapua
Weapons of World War I (Weapons of War) (Blazers: Weapons of War)
by Matt Doeden
"Describes the weapons used in battles during World War I, including infantry weapons and heavy artillery such as howitzers and machine guns"--Provided by publisher.
Military drones have been part of wars for more than 100 years. Today's military unmanned aerial vehicles are packed with sensors, high-quality cameras and even weapons. With each flight, members of the armed forces are kept safe away from war zones. Learn how both aerial and underwater drones operate and get inside details about some of the missions they've completed.
Colony of Maryland (Primary Source Library of the Thirteen Colonies and the Lost)
by Melody S Mis