Presents an introduction to the California Gold Rush, describing how gold was discovered in the territory in 1848, explaining how people made the difficult journey to California in hopes of getting rich, looking at the other ways in which people made money off the Gold Rush, and discussing the impact of the event on California.
An illustrated introduction to ancient Egypt, discussing the role of the Nile River in Egyptian civilization, kingdoms and rulers, the development of a writing system, various aspects of daily life, and mummies and monuments. Includes a chronology.
Presents an introduction to the Titantic disaster, describing the planning and building of the ship, its departure, its passengers, and its fatal collision with an iceberg and eventual sinking.
