history

An introduction to the Atlantic Coast Conference, reviewing the history of the ACC which is composed of football teams from twelve large Eastern and Southern universities, profiling legendary coaches, players, and games, looking at the teams' beloved mascots, and including photographs, statistics, and a glossary.

Photographs, illustrations, and text describe the history of space stations; beginning with Russia's Salyut 1 which was launched in 1971 along with subsequent orbital stations, including the International Space Station.

Chronicles the history of fashion as an industry, identifies some of the influences on fashion, and looks at how styles have changed over time.

Contains full-color illustrated photographs and drawings depicting everyday life in the ancient Arab and Islamic world, and describes the dynasties of the Muslim empire, the spread of Islam and Islamic worship, the Ottoman empire, and more.

Presents a brief biography in graphic novel format of Madam C.J. Walker, who invented a line of African-American hair products and cosmetics that helped her become the first self-made female millionaire.

Chronicles the history of reading, sharing stories that illustrate the power of written communication, and discussing why some people have wanted to keep that power for themselves.

Presents a guide to the teams of the National Football League's AFC East Division, providing a history and profiles of each team, including the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and New York Jets.

Traces the course of slavery in ancient Greece and Rome, examining where slaves came from, their treatment, their impact on the economy, their daily lives, and other related topics.

Follows the course of slavery in Mesopotamia and Egypt, examining how this practice began and spread, the work slaves did, and the impact of slavery on ancient societies.

Examines the history of the Wampanoag people who lived on the northeastern coast of North America and discusses how the arrival of white settles in the 1600s changed and influenced their culture and daily lives and their involvement in King Philip's War from 1675 to 1676.