history

Presents a brief, illustrated, history of the palace at Versailles, in Paris, France, a royal residence built by King Louis XIV, and includes historical context of France in the Eighteenth century and biographical information about Kings Louis XIV-XVI. Includes time line.

Introduces some of the greatest drivers in the history of NASCAR, and includes statistics.

Eighteenth-century flag maker Mary Pickersgill, the woman who sewed the huge flag that inspired the National Anthem, explains the history and symbolism of the American flag.

Introduces Presidents' Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Discusses the history of the Statue of Liberty, its designer, construction of the memorial, its location, and its importance to the people of the United States.

Discusses the history of the Lincoln Memorial, its designer, construction of the monument, its location, and its importance to the people of the United States.

Depicts the settlement of the American west during the 1800s.

Illustrations, maps, and easy-to-follow text provide a brief introduction to the Norse discovery of America in the fifteenth century.

Provides information about the lives of Vikings, discussing how and where they lived, farming activities, family units, slavery, the work of men and women, colonizing, and festivities.

Simple text and photographs depict the life of the Mexican American labor leader who achieved justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights.