history

Presents a history of the accomplishments of African American athletes throughout history.

Profiles eleven women through history whose inventions changed the face of the world, from Madam C.J. Walker's hair product industry to Stephanie Kwolek's Kevlar and Hedy Lamarr's breakthroughs in wireless communication.

Looks at the contributions of European Americans to literature, the arts, sports, and other areas of culture in the United States.

Examines the religion, culture, and customs of African-Americans and discusses their contributions to the arts and sports.

Introduces forms of technology developed and used by various ancient civilizations.

Provides a brief description, through the story of one family, of the Dust Bowl, a series of dust storms that forced hundreds of thousands of families to leave their homes and farms and migrate away from the Great Plains area of the United States between 1930 and 1939.

Offers a brief look a the life and ideas of Mahatma Gandhi, who led a revolution of passive resistance in India that forced change, yet was in keeping with his Hindu beliefs.

This high-interest series, aimed at reluctant readers, looks at secret campaigns behind the major conflicts of the past 100 years. Biographical sidebars focus on heroic or notorious personalities.

Surveys the history of tag team wrestling and profiles some notable participants in this sport.