Murray, Stuart

Presents illustrated information on the American Revolution, covering its causes, battles, the home front, and other aspects, in a question-and-answer format.

Freshman Todd gets to try out for the varsity soccer team that his best friend plays for, but when two junior teammates bully Todd and he moves to a rival school, he is forced to confront the bullies--and play against his best friend.

Eleven-year-old Matty, an average soccer player, volunteers to play goalie rather than sit on the bench, and with hard work, practice, and coaching he becomes very good but still fears he will let his team down in the big game.

Be an eyewitness to the longest war in American history -- a dramatic story of patriotism, tragedy, bloody conflict, and heroism.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Mathew Brady, known for his photographs of the American Civil War; and includes a time line.

Presents a discussion of John Trumbull, who painted historical battle scenes of the American Revolution as well as portraits of figures such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, with information about his life and the context of his work.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the history of the American West, from the explorations of Lewis and Clark, to the massacre at Wounded Knee, providing information on trappers and mountain men, native Americans, the Pony Express, railroads, and gold miners. Includes time line.