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Much of ancient Pompeii remained intact when the city was rediscovered, preserved by the volcanic ash of Mount Vesuvius. This preservation presented artifacts that serve as clues for archaeologists to…
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Examines the inventions and innovations developed by the ancient Chinese, including paper and printing, gunpowder, and the magnetic compass.
Examines the inventions and innovations developed by the Mesopotamians, such as building with mud, using the zodiac, and casting bronze.
The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in 1861 marked the beginning of the American Civil War. Federal troops eventually surrendered after 36 hours of open fire. The controversial election of…
Without the Japanese attack on the US fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, the United States might never have entered World War II. Instead, the American public clamored for a…
The Battles of Lexington and Concord are often glossed over in history books as the beginning of the American Revolution in April 1777. However, how they fit in with the…
An introduction 1962’s Cuban Missile Crisis, a confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union over the placement of Russian offensive missiles in Cuba.
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces led by the United States and England landed in German-occupied France. Years in the planning, more than 160,000 soldiers landed in Normandy. The fates…
The Tet Offensive of 1968 was the turning point of the Vietnam War. It convinced many Americans that the war could not be won. In this book, readers will learn…
Discusses notable events, people, and locations in classical civilization, including ancient Greece, ancient Rome, the reign of Alexander the Great, and the spread of Christianity.
Chronicles the major events, people, and locations in Europe during the Middle Ages, including the Byzantine Empire, the reign of Charlemagne, the Norman conquest of Britain, and the Black Death.
Chronicles the important events, people, and places in Europe during the Renaissance, including the invention of the printing press, and advances in art, science, and religion.
Chronicles the important events, people, and locations in Islamic history, including the life of Muhammad, the rise of the Ottoman empire, the spread of Islam, and Islamic contributions to science…
Chronicles the notable events, people, and locations during the Industrial Revolution, including advances in transportation, technology, medicine, and agriculture.
Chronicles the important events, people, and locations during the Colonial era, including the age of exploration, the settling of North America, the American Revolution, and the colonization of Australia and…
The European and North African fronts were where World War II began and where many of its defining events took place. In this engrossing volume, readers learn the stories and…
Describes the different machines and weapons that were used during the Cold War, discussing each item’s history and capabilities.
One of the most successful military campaigns in American history was won with heavy firepower and high-tech weaponry. Readers explore the world of military machines and the science behind the…
In this book, readers explore the world of military machines and the science behind the United States battles in Vietnam.
It was the war to end all wars, one of the largest and deadliest conflicts in human history. Readers will find out how America used its brave men and military…
America’s greatest generation required some of the most stunning technological advances in military science to win the Second Great War. In this exciting, high-interest series, readers explore the world of…
Examines the inventions and innovations developed by the ancient Aztecs, Mayas, and Incas.
Examines the inventions and innovations developed by the ancient Egyptians, including pyramid-building and body-preservation.
Examines the inventions and innovations developed by the ancient Greeks.
Examines the inventions and innovations developed by the ancient Romans, including improvements in farming, textile production, and glassware.
Although the U.S. Constitution set up a system of checks and balances, the president can sometimes act without the approval of Congress. When the president issues an executive order, they…
Political action committees, campaign finance reform, and Super PACs are often discussed on the news, but the reasons why they are important are often difficult to understand. Through accessible language…
Many pieces of important legislation are passed because of compromises and deals struck between lawmakers. The U.S. Constitution was created through a complex system of compromises, and this process continues…
The great pyramids in Egypt have boggled the minds of archaeologists and historians for many years. Why were they built? Who built them? Over time, historians have been able to…
A small percentage of people believe in conspiracy theoriesstories about secret plans to commit crimes and hide the truth. Readers will be shocked by such outrageous claims as Queen Victoria’s…
Over the last 50 years, satellite technology has given us vast amounts of information. Readers will learn how mapmakers use this information to accurately map Earths physical features and reveal…
Tales of amazing cities that rose and fell have been passed down through the ages. Were they all real or imagined?
