history

Focuses on the experiences of children during the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s, when prolonged drought, coupled with farming techniques, caused massive erosion from Texas to Canada's wheat fields.

Offers ideas for children on how to celebrate the millennium, takes a look at life in 1000 A.D. and 3000 A.D.,and includes a timeline that provides information about interesting people, inventions, and events from the last two thousand years.

Text and accompanying photographs explain ancient coin-making methods, various forms of money, and the development of our modern money system.

A brief overview of cars, liberally illustrated, from 1885 to the present.

The history of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad companies' efforts to span the continent.

Presents examples of women who helped to shape the Western frontier in such diverse roles as schoolteacher, missionary, justice of the peace, and homesteader.

Surveys the history of the Duke University men's basketball team, the Blue Devils, covering key players and coaches and some of the best games the team has played.

Depicts the wave of Italian immigration to America at the beginning of the twentieth century, describing the life left behind in Italy and the challenges faced in America. Includes brief discussions of some prominent Italian Americans.

Describes the history and development of the Transcontinental Air Transport company.

A biography of air pilot Charles Lindbergh, focusing on his recordsetting transatlantic flight.