American history through primary sources

Presents an illustrated history of the writers and photographers who exposed the ugly side of life in America, such as dangerous conditions in Chicago's stockyards and the poor treatment of patients in insane asylums, with information about modern versions of muckrakers and a glossary.

Presents an illustrated history of the women who played crucial roles at home and overseas during WWII, including those in the Women's Army Corps "Rosie the Riveters, " nurses, and USO volunteers, with information about peoples' attitudes toward the new roles they played and a glossary.

Examines spies during the Cold War, providing information about different spy gadgets and espionage techniques.

Presents an illustrated history of U.S. soldiers in WWI, covering how the war was started and ended, the role of poison gas and use of trenches, and the efforts of the Harlem Hellfighters and war hero Alvin York, and includes a glossary.

Presents an illustrated history of the witch trials in the English colonial town called Salem, where people's mental illness was mistaken for witchcraft, and discusses the role of Reverend Samuel Parris and various arrests, punishments and wrongful deaths of people whose behavior was misunderstood, and includes a glossary.

Examines the Harlem Renaissance, providing information about the people, religion, recreation, and art of the era, and introducing prominent figures of the movement.

Presents an illustrated history of the writers and photographers who exposed the ugly side of life in America, such as dangerous conditions in Chicago's stockyards and the poor treatment of patients in insane asylums, with information about modern versions of muckrakers and a glossary.

Describes the history and culture of the Crow nation, covering such topics as the practice of "counting coup," bison hunting, family life, and other topics.

Chronicles the major events and people who helped to make the Roaring Twenties exciting including Babe Ruth, Charles Lindbergh, and Al Capone.

A brief biography of American Varian Fry who, during World War II in France, helped over two thousand Jewish refugees escape from the Nazis.