history

Examines the costumes of the Middle East at different eras throughout history, looking at what clothing and body adornment reveals about the culture and society of the region, and includes color illustrations, a glossary, a time line, and resource lists.

Examines the costumes of Africa at different eras throughout history, looking at what clothing and body adornment reveals about the culture and society of five specific regions, and includes color illustrations, a glossary, a time line, and resource lists.

Examines the costumes of the British Isles at different eras throughout history, looking at what clothing and body adornment reveals about the region, and includes color illustrations, a glossary, a time line, and resource lists.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the history of design, discussing its application to houses and furnishings, architecture, tools, clothes, weapons, and in many other fields.

Chronicles the building of American railroads in the nineteenth century, looking at how they spread throughout the West uniting the nation. Includes photographs, a glossary, a time line, and resources.

Chronicles the histories of the 9th and 10th Calvalries, troops of African-American soldiers who fought with pride and honor in the Civil War and the Indian Wars, earning them the nickname Buffalo Soldiers. Includes photographs, a glossary, a time line, and resources.

Examines some of the important forts that were built in the American West during the nineteenth century, and looks at how they were used as bases for explorers, as shelters for settlers, and for other purposes. Includes photographs, a glossary, a time line, and resources.

Examines the lives of some of the women who helped settle the West in the nineteenth century, looking at how they defied traditional perceptions of women as the weaker sex by becoming pioneers, gold prospectors, teachers, business owners, and outlaws. Includes photographs, a glossary, a time line, and resources.

Tells the stories of some of the boom towns that sprang up as people moved to settle the American West, looks at the difficulties they faced, and explains why some of them succeeded while others failed. Includes photographs, a glossary, a time line, and resources.