history

Describes the celebrated 1927 New York-to-Paris flight of Charles A. Lindbergh, which was the first transatlantic solo flight in history, as well as the first non-stop flight between the two cities.

Traces the development of aviation from man's earliest attempts at flight to the Stealth Bomber, and includes over 350 photographs and illustrations of planes, people, and events; a foldout decade-by-decade timeline of aviation milestones; and a glossary of terms and concepts.

Briefly describes early sailing vessels such as Egyptian reed boats, viking longships, Chinese junks, and American frigates.

Discusses various types of ships and the roles they have played in peace and war throughout history.

Examines the opening and development of the silk route and the effects of trade between the East and the West.

Examines the history of libraries in the United States, looks at how libraries are used in the Information Age, and explores the Library of Congress.

Describes the events and key figures in the history of the Cleveland Browns, the football team that became the Baltimore Ravens when it moved to that city in 1996.

Describes the life and work of the Italian inventor Marconi, who was a pioneer in the development of the radio.

Simple text and photographs highlight the history and key players of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Spotlights significant people and events in the history of the American West.