Olson, Steven P

Tells the story of the 1925 trial that tested the constitutionality of the law that forbid the teaching of evolution in Tennessee schools, and presents numerous primary source excerpts and photos.

Uses primary source documents, narrative, and illustrations to recount the history of the Oregon Trail, its role in westward expansion, and the travails of the pioneers who followed it across the West.

An account of the bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and the events leading up to it.

Examines the formation of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 which was enacted to protect Americans after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

A biography of American author, naturalist, and transcendentalist, Henry David Thoreau, describing his life and literary career, early works, and the legacy he left behind.

Tells the life story of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on the speech for which he is best known, and describes the battle that inspired it, the process through which Lincoln wrote it, and the fight of African-Americans in the twentieth century for equality.

A biography of Sir Walter Raleigh which examines his early life, his relationship with Queen Elizabeth, his desire to explore the New World, his defeat of the Spanish Armada, his quest for El Dorado, his life as a writer, and more.

Chronicles the influence of the works of graphic novelist Neil Gaiman and provides a short history of his life and career along with a listing of his selected works and awards.

Explains the background and context that led to the creation of the International Atomic Energy Agency, beginning with the Manhattan Project and ending with Article VI of the Non-Proliferation Treaty requiring members to end the nuclear arms race.