history

An introduction to what life was like on the Oregon Trail, describing the wagons, daily routines, food, clothing, Native Americans encountered on the way, and dangers.

Reveals the lives of the people who set up the first colonies in the United States, discussing their homes and shelter, food, clothes, schools, communications, and everyday activities.

A guide to all of the U.S. presidents from Washington to Bush.

Presents a history of battles, from the hand-to-hand combat of the ancient Assyrians to the artillery actions of World War I.

An illustrated survey of the history and customs of the native North Americans who were members of hundreds of different tribes with varying lifestyles over the centuries.

A history of home design from prehistoric times through the twentieth century, with see-through pages allowing the reader to look inside an Assyrian palace, a French ch?teau, a Mayan village, and a weaver's cottage.

Describes the origins of New Year traditions and ways in which the coming of the new year is celebrated around the world.

Biographies of America's astronauts with a history of the space program.

Traces the history of the British car company that has been producing some of the fastest machines on the road for over seventy years.

Tells of the life and work of Martin Luther King through text and colorful folk-art paintings. Includes a brief chronology of his life.