Monumental milestones

Examines the events of the Persian Gulf War in 1990, from Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in early August, to the ceasefire on Thursday, February 28, 1991.

Chronicles the events and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, describing how it devastated the shores of Louisiana and Mississippi in August 2005.

Presents an overview of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in simple text with illustrations, describing how it happened and how it lead to the United States entering World War II. Includes chronolgy.

Traces the history of efforts to desegregate public schools in the United States, and features information on important milestones and documents in the struggle.

An overview of the events of September 11, 2001, that provides a time line of the attack and discusses Osama bin Laden, jihad, the Taliban, acts of bravery, and other related topics.