history

Discusses the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s when dust storms raged across the heartland of the United States, causing damage that reached from North Dakota to Texas, explains how a combination of bad farming practices and drought caused the deadly conditions, and looks at how people and the government responded to the crisis.

Discusses the lives of Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, creators of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.

Presents the story of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 through the experiences of four survivors from different walks of life, and includes photos, artifacts, diagrams, and informative sidebars.

Presents an overview of the history of motion pictures before Hollywood, from the shadow plays and projection shows used by scientist, magicians, and lanternists, to the first films of the late nineteenth century, and provides an in-depth look at how movies came to be.

Explores some of the great moments and personalities of the Olympics, from the inception of the modern games in 1896 through the present.

Presents an introduction to the Civil War, discussing the people, politics, and key events of the conflict, highlighting the role of African Americans and women, and presenting a number of little-known historical facts.

Profiles Marcus Garvey, a self-educated black man who worked to end world-wide discrimination against Africans, to help black Africans regain control of their countries, and to promote black pride, unity, and power.

Presents a biography of influential American journalist and publisher of newspapers and magazines William Randolph Hearst, discussing his career and his involvement in politics.

Chronicles the life and achievements of nineteenth-century women's rights leader Elizabeth Cady Stanton; includes many photos and discusses her involvement in the anti-slavery movement, her work with Susan B. Anthony, and her disillusionment with some elements of the reform movement.

Chronicles the life of Susan B. Anthony, providing information on her childhood in a rural Quaker community, her involvement with the temperance movement, and her crusade to improve women's rights.