history

Illustrations and simple text chronicle Secretariat's winning Belmont Race.

Presents a history of Harleys, showing various models and discussing their popularity throughout this century.

Presents an introduction to the food that the pioneers of the American West ate on the trail, providing information on cowboys on cattle drives, gold miners in California camps, describing the types of food, with with available ingredients, cooking methods, and equipment. appendix of classroom cooking directions.

Depicts how people have viewed, worn, and changed their hairstyles throughout history and in various cultures.

A brief, illustrated biography of civil rights activist Coretta Scott King that describes her school years, her work with her husband, Martin Luther King, Jr., and her achievements since the 1960s. Includes a glossary and further resource list.

Explains how some of today's medical tools were invented, discussing who performed the first vaccinations, why animals were used in early blood transfusions, how electron microscopes work, and other related topics.

Traces the history of technological breakthroughs in the field of computers, highlighting major inventions from the abacus in 3000 B.C.E. to the eBook in 1999, and includes a time line and a glossary.

Discusses the cowboy on the Old West, his dress, manner and daily activities.

A biography of Sitting Bull, a Sioux chief known for his endurance, strength, skill in hunting and battle, and efforts to improve the relationship between Native Americans and White settlers.

Discusses the school life of children who lived in the 13 colonies, including lessons, books, teachers, exams and special days. Includes activities and sidebars.