history

Tells the stories behind some of the world's greatest inventions, provides biographical notes on the inventors, and discusses the effect of each invention on society.

Describes the origins, applications of, and challenges to the ten amendments to the United States Constitution that comprise the Bill of Rights.

Describes the plight of the migrant workers who traveled from the Dust Bowl to California during the Depression and were forced to live in a federal labor camp and discusses the school that was built for their children.

Presents profiles of ten African-American women whose efforts on behalf of racial justice and freedom have influenced the course of history.

A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker who, though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for black women, and became a great financial success.

Contains photographs and text that explore the invention of the lightbulb, looking at the world before the invention, discussing the life of inventor Thomas Alva Edison and how he came upon the discovery; and considering how the world was changed by the introduction of an inexpensive source of artifical light.

Presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service.

An illustrated history of how signs and symbols evolved into letters and words.

An introductory biography of the early women's rights activist who fought for women's right to vote.

Traces the history of lacrosse from the time it was played by North American Indians to its current popularity in elementary schools and up to professional and international levels.