history

Describes the new military technology used during World War I on land, sea, and in the air.

Describes the events that led Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" and discusses the meaning of the song and its importance as the national anthem of the United States.

A biography of the runaway slave who became an abolitionist, a crusader for women's rights, and an advisor to Abraham Lincoln.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text explain the history behind the Star-Spangled Banner, and its creator, Francis Scott Key.

Discusses the traditional foods of Mexico, looking at how other cultures have influenced Mexican eating habits, and discussing the tortilla, food-related feasts and fiestas, and other topics. Includes a chronology.

Examines the influence and practice of religion in the Middle Ages, focusing on Christianity, with discussion of Judaism, Islam, heretics, and Crusaders. Includes a dissection of a gothic cathedral.

Examines warfare in the Middle Ages, describing the system by which the kingdoms of western Europe were run, providing information about castles, sieges, famous battles, the Crusades, and other topics, and including discussion of Japanese warfare during the same era.

Describes the roles and duties of women and girls of all social classes during the Middle Ages, looking at such areas as medieval dress and beauty, women's rights, and women of power in Europe and other lands.

Tells the story of the Scottsboro Boys trial, in which two white women accused nine young African-American men and boys of raping them in 1931, and presents numerous primary source excerpts and photos.

Discusses the early childhood, education, interests, and inventions of Alexander Graham Bell.