Technology has revolutionized our world, especially in the areas of communications, space, industry, medicine, and the military. Read about the development of robots and how they continue to… More →
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This incredible book provides a snapshot of the often surprising technologies developed by various ancient civilizations. Engaging illustrations, detailed timelines, and fascinating… More →
A Shawnee warrior and chief, Tecumseh was widely admired as a skilled orator who wanted to unite Indigenous groups in the United States and Canada to prevent the loss of their territory and… More →
Teddy Roosevelt became president of the United States, but what about before that? Find out what happened when Roosevelt was younger, and what he did that made him famous later on. More →
Chris has never been to New York City. When she goes to visit her dad there, she arrives on the city's worst day: September 11, 2001. In a matter of hours, her entire world changes as she… More →
Chris has never been to New York City. When she goes to visit her dad there, she arrives on the city's worst day: September 11, 2001. In a matter of hours, her entire world changes as she… More →
"Victory or Death" - the famous and stirring words of William Barrett Travis were written in a letter from the Alamo to the people of Texas in February 1836. This and other brash and brave… More →
Before they spearheaded the musical phenomenon called "the British Invasion," John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr were just four kids from Liverpool. Throughout the… More →
Three gruesome stories from the first plague that swept medieval Europe are told in graphic novel format: An eyewitness describes how the city of Florence was devastated in 1348 as plague… More →
This insightful book examines the political, social, and economic factors and events leading to arguably the most important event in the history of the United States - the American… More →
This fascinating title sets the world scene in the two decades between the end of World War I and the start of World War II. Readers will get a snapshot of the political and economic… More →
Using speeches, photos, and paintings of the time, as well as material that addresses historical context, The Civil War guides readers in critically examining primary and secondary source… More →