history

Soon after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, abolitionists began to call for the creation of black regiments. At first, the South and most of the North responded with outrage?southerners promised to execute any black soldiers captured in battle, while many northerners claimed that blacks lacked the necessary courage. Meanwhile, Massachusetts, long the center of abolitionist fervor, launched one of the greatest experiments in American history.

Discover the surprising role of the postal service in our nation's political, social, economic, and physical development. The founders established the post office before they had even signed the Declaration of Independence, and for a very long time it represented the government for most citizens. The post became the catalyst of the nation's transportation grid, from the stagecoach lines to the airlines, and the lifeline of the great migration from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Gallagher traces its origins and leaders and describes its role in every major event in American history, from the Revolutionary War to the dawn of the Internet age.

Discusses the stars, records, and controversies associated with the Boston Bruins, who won the 1970 Stanley Cup and played in the Boston Garden for sixty-seven years, covering players such as Bobby Orr, Willie O'Ree, and Cecil "Tiny" Thompson.

Spider-Man guides the reader through the process of creating a superhero, from developing an origin story and powers to costume design. Includes facts about Marvel superheroes, quizzes, puzzles, activites, games, and more.

The Hershey Company has been selling chocolate and candies for more than a century. The story of the candy giant begins with the man who gave it is name: Milton Hershey. Born in rural Pennsylvania, Hershey spent years building a business whose sweet legacy continues to delight us today. Readers will love reading Hershey's life story and discovering his influence on the time in which he lived. Written to support elementary social studies curricula, this biographical title provides historical context to Hershey's life and accomplishments. Historical photographs, a timeline, and primary sources provide a comprehensive look why Hershey is considered a great entrepreneur.

Explores the history of the NFL draft.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Los Angeles Rams. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Cleveland Browns. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Carolina Panthers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.