Benoit, Peter

Discusses the Louisiana Purchase, the biggest real estate transaction in United States history and how it has shaped our nation today.

Looks at the United States Navy during World War II.

Looks at the United States Army during World War II.

Presents information of the outcome of individual battles and how the war finally ended.

On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, to launch a massive attack on Nazi Germany. Readers will discover how the attack was carefully planned and carried out, from how the location was chosen to which kinds of vehicles and weapons were used. They will also learn about the battle's impact on the rest of the war and find out why it is still remembered as such an important victory today.

Discusses the historical and political significance of the Panama Canal.

Follows the development of the gold rush in California starting in the 1840s and discusses what routes gold seekers took to reach California, how the gold rush contributed to the growth of San Francisco, and how it was first discovered at Sutter's Mill.

Describes the history of the British colonies in North America that eventually became the United States of America, and includes why European explorers first came to America, the challenges faced by the early colonists, and what role slavery played in the colonies' growth and success.

Describes the 1963 assassination of Pres. John F. Kennedy, its aftermath, and theories surrounding the event.