history

Text and photographs present the daily lives and family traditions of the people of South Africa, as well as their turbulent history and the legacy of apartheid.

A collection of poems, facts, statistics, and stories about unusual foods and eating habits both contemporary and historical.

Discusses the history of magic from around the world, the classics of the repertoire, great masters of magic, and how magicians learn their craft.

Presents in newspaper format facts relating to the French, American, Russian, and Chinese revolutions.

Covers the history of the professional football franchise known as "America's Team, " discussing some key players, coaches, and important games, as well as efforts by Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones to rebuild the team.

Highlights the key personalities and memorable games in the history of the team that has played in Philadelphia since 1883.

History and culture of the Wampanoag, a group of Indians who have lived in the coastal regions of Massachusetts for thousands of years, how they survived the wars and illnesses brought about by the arrival of Europeans, and their status today.

After being set free from slavery in 1832, young James Starman and his family journey from Tennessee to Indiana to start a new life and over the years they are joined by so many blacks that they start their own town.

Provides information for young readers about how pioneers survived their journeys into the American West, discussing topics that include supplies and provisions; the hazards of weather, wildlife, illness and natural disasters; dealing with Indians; and building new homes.

Relates the life stories of two nineteenth-century American dinosaur paleontologists and gives details of the bitter feud that existed between them.