history

Presents a biography of Betsy Ross written in graphic novel format, and focuses on the legend that she designed and sewed the first American flag.

Presents an illustrated description of an earthquake that hit San Francisco in 1906, and provides information on how earthquakes form and start, and how they can be predicted.

Presents an illustrated description of a forest fire that destroyed Peshtigo, Wisconsin and twelve other towns in November, 1871, and includes information about forest fires, and the town of Peshtigo today.

Presents an illustrated description of the blizzard that hit New York City on March, 11, 1888, and includes information about how blizzards form.

Simple text describes the life and accomplishments of scientist, inventor, and teacher Alexander Graham Bell, who is best known for inventing the telephone.

Presents information on chocolate, with simple text and photos, including its history, where it comes from, how it is made, and its many different kinds. Includes glossary.

Examines the history of the Pilgrims and how they came to settle in America. Presented in the form of a class report.

Presents an overview of the history of abolitionism in the United States, including information on the Underground Railroad with an emphasis on pro-slavery and anti-slavery arguments used up until the Civil War.

Describes United States military equipment and weapons of the twenty-first century.

Presents the story of the transcontinental railroad and those who built it including both Irish and Chinese immigrants and former slaves.