The Persian Gulf War (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third)
by Josh Gregory
Amelia Earhart's Final Flight (History's Mysteries)
by Megan Cooley Peterson
SPORTS IN AMERICA: 1900 TO 1919, 2ND EDITION (Sports in America: Decade by Decade)
The first decade of the 20th century saw many firsts from the first World Series baseball game to the first Indianapolis 500 auto race. This second edition of 1900 1919 is fully revised, and for the first time, contains full-color photographs. Highlights include: The first Rose Bowl game in 1902 The first World Series in 1903 Jack Johnson becoming the first African-American heavyweight boxing champion in 1908 The first Indianapolis 500 auto race in 1911 Jim Thorpe's amazing year in 1912 T...
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire (Graphic History) (Graphic Library: Disasters in History)
by Jessica Gunderson
How did John F. Kennedy protect his country from a nuclear threat and avoid the outbreak of a new world war? What choices did he have, what support and advice did he receive, and how did his decisions affect history and his legacy? This book looks at a momentous event from the Cold War, showing how one of the world's most charismatic leaders chose to follow a brave course of action.
Progressive Movement Comp Kit (Primary Sources of the Progressive Movement)
You Wouldn't Want to Work on the Hoover Dam! (You Wouldn't Want To...)
by Ian Graham
The Split History of the Women's Suffrage Movement (Perspectives Flip Books)
by Don Nardo
World War I: 12 Things to Know (America at War) (Preserving America's Freedom)
by Bonnie Hinman
The World Trade Center Bombing (American Disasters)
by Victoria Sherrow
Details the events surrounding the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center as well as the investigation and trial of those responsible for the terrorist attack.
Right on time for election season comes an updated biography of our 44th President-written just for kids! President Barack Obama's election in 2008 energized the United States and the world. And though the last few years haven't been easy, this president has spent a lifetime overcoming obstacles. President Barack Obama's early involvement with politics was inspired by his mother's interest in the controversial social issues of her times-a passion that she passed on to her son. As the firs...
The Internment of Japanese Americans During World War II
In the aftermath of the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, America was gripped by war fever. Japan had attacked United States on its own soil. The desire for revenge that swept the nation, however, was tinged with fear. Would the Japanese attack again? Would the mainland United States be the next target? Were Japanese spies and saboteurs already at work, plotting to strike from within? Most importantly, could Japanese Americans be trusted? This last question was answered with a r...
In celebration of the Apollo 11 Mission's 50th Anniversary, experience the awe and excitement of humankind's first steps on the moon! In this exclusive, exquisite pop-up adventure, readers follow astronaut Buzz Aldrin's story as he encounters the "magnificent desolation" of Earth's only satellite first-hand. Paper engineer Bruce Foster brings to life what it was like to blast off into space and take the first steps on the moon through intricate pop-ups and paper folds. Includ...
Genius (National Geographic Photobiographies )
by Marfe Ferguson Delano
McCarthyism and the Communist Scare in United States History (In United States History)
by Karen Zeinert
The Nuclear Arms Race (Great Race: Fight to the Finish)
by Jennifer Mason
A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition) (True Rescue)
by Michael J. Tougias