Highlights the fifty greatest records and achievements in sports history, offering the behind-the-scenes story of the men and women who set them. Includes a DVD with sports footage and interviews with key athletes.
Provides comprehensive information on industry and immigration, discusses the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and its aftermath, and examines labor rights.
Offers a comprehensive overview of the Nazi persecution of Jews in Europe and its lasting legacy, discussing the social and political factors that allowed Hitler to come to power and continue his persecution of the Jews.
Presents a comprehensive, colorfully illustrated guide to knights and knighthood. Discusses the history of knighthood, knights of mythology, heraldry, knights in combat and daily life, and knights in literature and art. Contains over 400 full-color reproductions, photographs, and illustrations.
the story of Betty Mae Jumper, Seminole tribal leader
Annino, Jan Godown
2010
A biography of Seminole tribal leader Betty Mae Jumper featuring large color illustrations. Describes Betty Mae's love of learning, her work as a nurse, and her work on behalf of her people.
Provides an overview of the history and ancient culture of the Scythians and Sarmatians. Features maps and illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, and sources of additional information.
An overview of the Huns of Central Asia from 370 to 470 A.D. featuring color maps and illustrations. Describes their lives as warriors and their leader, Attila.
Provides information about methods of ancient Roman warfare, their weapons, equipment, and armor. Depicts their border camps, sea warfare, their leaders and emperors, and includes maps, illustrations, photos, a glossary, and an index.
Presents an illustrated history of cartography and discusses how early maps reflected their makers' worldviews and the beliefs of the period. Includes illustrations of rare mapping artifacts, informative essays, and eighty-seven color reproductions of maps.
