Grant, R. G

Discusses the history of World War I, covering battles, weapons, causes, trench warfare, posters, medical treatment, and the Versailles Treaty.

Looks at the history of diaries from ancient times through the early twenty-first century.

Explains why the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima during World War II, features excerpts from speeches, letters, diaries, and other primary source materials that provide insights into events, and includes photographs and opinions from historians.

Explains why the Great Depression occurred in the 1930s, features excerpts from speeches, letters, diaries, and other primary source materials that provide insights into the events of the worldwide economic slump, and includes photographs and opinions from historians.

Explains why the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima during World War II, features excerpts from speeches, letters, diaries, and other primary source materials that provide insights into events, and includes photographs and opinions from historians.

Summary: Describes the course of the American Revolution from the Boston Massacre, the Declaration of Independence through the war to the defeat of British troops.

"A visual guide to aviation and man's conquest of the skies, covering the earliest pioneers of flight to modern-day space technology."--Publisher.

A survey of human history from the dawn of civilization tothe modern day, with historical ideas brought to life through illustrations and key quotes that place them in context.

Looks at several famous scientists and their contributions to their fields.

Explores the deeds of key historical figures, including Abraham Lincoln, Genghis Khan, and Marie Curie.