history

Tells the history of supersonic planes and of Chuck Yeager as the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound.

Describes the life and work of the inventor who developed the steamboat and made it a commercial success.

Covers the history of flight, from Leonardo da Vinci to modern jumbo jets.

Traces the development of America's early canals, particularly the Erie Canal, which enabled people to travel to places that rivers could not take them.

A look back at events and the changing of the seasons at a one-room school in rural New York during the last year of the Second World War.

Describes the life and customs of the Inuit people, also known as Eskimo, answering many questions about them.

An atlas depicting exploration through the ages, from the wanderings of prehistoric peoples to modern space missions. Includes photographs of some of the topics as well as the people who did the actual exploration.

An account of a few of the great games of baseball recounted in play-by-play detail. Includes photographs, newspaper accounts, and box scores.

Highlights sixteen episodes in the development of aviation ranging from balloons to the space shuttle. Also includes a time line and historical notes.

Explains how the Vikings lived over one thousand years ago.