Kent, Zachary

Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, industry, culture, historic sites, and famous people of the Gem State.

"Examines World War I, including the causes of the war, the important leaders and battles, America's involvement in the war, the home front, and the Allied victory"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how television began as an entertainment form and grew to be also an instrument to teach, illuminate, and inspire.

Describes that dramatic helicopter airlift, the largest in history, which during two days in 1975 carried thousands of Americans and selected South Vietnamese out of Saigon as the North Vietnamese marched to capture the city, thus ending the long Vietnam War.

Examines the history of the American volunteer service whose young members dedicated their talents and skills to helping needy people throughout the Third World.

Examines the life and career of the Union Civil War General, most remembered for his march through Atlanta that helped the North achieve victory.

Examines the life and career of Harry Houdini, whose dramatic style, skill at staying in the news, and determination to continually invent new escapes made him one of the most famous magicians of all time.

A biography of the American aviator, with an emphasis on the preparation for and details of his solo nonstop flight from New York to Paris in the Spirit of Saint Louis in 1927.

A biography of the Scottish immigrant who made a fortune in the steel industry and used much of it for philanthropic causes.

A biography of the Arkansas governor who became the forty-second president of the United States.