Burgan, Michael

Contains information on the Salem Witch Trials, from how the seacrch for witches was conducted, the nature of Salem'sPuritan roots, the trials themselves, and how the witch hunt ended.

A short biography of seventeenth-century America leader, Roger Williams, who founded the colony of Rhode Island as a haven for those of all religious beliefs.

A biography of John Winthrop, the first governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony and describes the political, social, and religious issues that formed the colony, conflict with Native Americans and within the community, and the war with the Pequots.

Presents a biography of Thomas Paine, the author of "Common Sense", and explains what role his writing had on the American Revolutionary War. Includes time line, glossary, and index.

Presents a comprehensive history of the thirteenth-century Mongols under the leadership of Chinggis Khan, describing the establishment of the empire, the culture and people of the Mongols, military tactics, and more.

Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of this Commonwealth of the U.S. Also includes single page overviews of American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Text and illustrations present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, customs, and attractions of New Mexico.

Looks at the political and economic history of the region between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains which, when purchased by Jefferson in 1803, doubled the size of the United States and led the way to further expansion.

Covers UFOs, aliens, and alien abductions, including specific examples and skeptical arguments against the belief in aliens.