An overview of life for the Chinese immigrants living in San Francisco from 1840 through 1910, including their employment, family life, and everyday activities, as well as the prejudice they faced.
This book describes what people wore in the days of the Civil War, discussing Union and Confederate uniforms, women and children's clothes, and slaves' clothes.
Describes the hard rock mining industry that developed in the American west following the gold rush, including the operations of a mine and the lives of the miners and their families.
A phonics-based nonfiction book for level-two beginning readers, providing information about Rosa Parks, an African-American woman who played a major role in the Civil Rights movement. Includes an index and a list of books and Web sites for further study.
Profiles the gold rush and discusses how people traveled West, what tools they used to find gold, where most of the travelers settled, and other related topics.
Introduces the various Native American tribes of the Great Basin region, discussing their history, dwellings, artwork, religious beliefs, clothing, food, and other aspects of their way of life.
