Bowen, Richard

An illustrated biography of eighteenth-century English explorer Captain James Cook, which describes his voyages across the Pacific Ocean and his experiences in Australia and Hawaii.

Examines the history of African immigration to the United States, explaining how Africans were forced to come to the U.S. to work as slaves, and traces their path to freedom. Includes a chronology, and a list of famous African-Americans.

Examines the history of the Native American people, and discusses the impact of European immigration on their cultures and their way of life. Includes a chronology, and a list of famous Native Americans.

Examines the experiences of Italian immigrants in the United States, discussing the reasons why they left their country, and their efforts to find jobs, homes, and build new lives. Includes a chronology, a list of famous Italian Americans, and other reference tools.

Examines the experiences of Russian immigrants in the United States, discussing the reasons why they left their country, and their efforts to find jobs, homes, and build new lives. Includes a chronology, immigration figures, a list of famous Russian immigrants, and other reference tools.