Streissguth, Thomas

Examines the events of the Civil War battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in 1863.

Examines the events of the Civil War battle at Antietam, Maryland, in 1862.

"Offers 12 different views on post-Civil War America. Each page explores what happened during Reconstruction and how it affected different people, and includes interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images."--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the hijacking of a plane in 1972 in which D.B. Cooper jumped out of an airplane with $200,000 which has never been recovered and he has never been found.

Robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, the Internet, and other technologies are changing daily life and work and providing an ever-growing number of opportunities for job-seekers. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at tech jobs ranging from data security analysts to mobile app developers to game developers.

"'The Manson Family Murders' explores all sides of these famous killings. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, societal impacts, and more related to Charles Manson and his Family's crimes Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of the Vietnam War and the United States' involvement.

Provides an account of the Korean War, in which the United States moved to support its ally South Korea against an attack by North Korea.

"Describes Union General William Tecumseh Sherman's scorched-earth campaign from Atlanta, Georgia to Savannah, Georgia, and up into South Carolina. Discusses the effects the campaign had on the land and for the war effort, as well as the controversies Sherman's decisions created"--Provided by publisher.