history

Presents a children's study of early frontier settlements in America from the mid 1700s to the late 1800s and provides information on homesteads in the old Northwest Territories around the Great Lakes, their tools and crafts, businesses and trade, and ethnic diversity.

A photographic introduction to castles that explains what they are, reviews the history of castle building and use, looks at various rooms in a castle, and discusses life in the castle environment.

Profiles several kinds of craft used by the U.S. Navy, including submarines, carriers, cruisers, and destroyers, and describes the tasks their crews carry out.

Introduces the life of George Eastman, founder of the Kodak company, discussing his childhood in New York, his early jobs, and his invention of a way to take photographs using film on a roll instead of individual plates.

Describes the events of the Summer Olympics and presents photos of and brief notes on significant athletes in the history of the modern Olympic Games.

A history of the Super Bowl, including chapters on stadiums, television broadcasts, and notable plays.

Tells the stories of ten landmarks in the history of the Olympics, including Jesse Owens winning four gold medals against the Nazis, Nadia Comaneci receiving perfect scores in gymnastics in 1976, and Eric Heiden's performance at the 1980 Winter games.

Tells the stories of ten landmarks in the history of baseball, including Ted Williams' 1941 season, Jackie Robinson becoming the first African-American major league player, and Nolan Ryan's seventh no-hitter.

Presents a brief look at how transportation has changed over the years.