Hidden history

Tells the story of how the African Burial Ground, thought to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century, was discovered in 1991 as excavation in preparation for construction of a new federal office building exposed the bones of 420 men, women, and children in what had been a burial ground set aside for both free and enslaved Africans during the 1600s and 1700s.

Brings to light 12 of history's secret groups.

"We've all heard of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, but very few female inventors are household names. This fascinating book illuminates the history of women who used their brainpower and skills to produce important items we use ever day. Meet Hedy LaMarr, a famous Hollywood actress by day and inventor of a radio guidance system for torpedos by night. Marvel at the cleverness of Ng Mui, who developed the martial art known as Wing Chun, which later developed into kung fu"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores little known events in world history.

Jamestown is celebrated as the first permanent English settlement in North America, but underneath the well-known history is a darker past. In its beginning years, Jamestown was far from successful. In fact, most colonists who came to Jamestown never left; they died shortly after arriving. This fascinating book delves into the challenges of the colony, revealing its successes, tragedies, and even horrors, cannibalism! Readers will be surprised to learn about the real-life Pocahontas and John Smith, and eager to find out more about what really happened in this Virginia colony's early days.

Who were the earliest Americans? When, how, and from where did they enter and spread across the continent? And what is their relationship to modern Native Americans? Anthropologists develop theories to answer these questions based on the evidence they discover.

In 1991, preparation for the construction of a new federal office building led to a startling discovery: a skeleton. Further excavation exposed the bones of 420 men, women, and children. This area of New York had been a burial ground set aside for both free and enslaved Africans during the 1600s and 1700s. It's thought to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. This noteworthy book, which includes sidebars, fact boxes, a timeline, and maps, fills in the gaps of history books, exposing much about what life was like in colonial New York for Africans.

This thought-provoking volume uses the discoveries of archaeologists as well as the writings of Washington himself to shed light on the lives of the slaves who dwelled on this land.

Uses anthropological theories and discoveries to tell the story of when, how, and from where the earliest Americans entered and spread across the continent and discusses their relationship to modern Native Americans.

"The Underground Railroad was the massive effort by slaves and free people to secretly bring thousands of blacks to freedom in the North during the 19th century. This [book teaches readers] ... about the many safe havens, called 'depots,' that housed fugitives and the secret passages within them that hid slaves from their pursuers. Information about the American Civil War and the Fugitive Slave Act, biographies of figures vital to the Underground Railroad, and ... photographs and artwork are included in this ... work"--Provided by publisher.