Learn how the Civil War influenced different aspects of the Americans’ lives including frontline soldiers, women at home, African Americans, and even the nation’s leaders, while the Reconstruction era changed…

Presents readers with the 12 most devastating floods of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, the cause of each flood, and why they were the worst. Features full-color photos…

"Introduces readers to significant developments in military technology and explores how those inventions and discoveries led to further advancements."--

Looks at stories of addiction, the history of heroin, its toll on the body, and what users can do for treatment –

Describes methods of shopping before the invention of online shopping, including general stores, department stores, charge accounts, and more. Includes fun facts and a Blast from the Past special feature…