history

Describes the people and events of the golden age of piracy, sharing historical details from the perspective of a pirate, a navy sailor, and a merchant ship crew member.

Describes the background and history of the Sacramento Kings pro basketball team.

Tells the story of the Teton Sioux, Native Americans whose lives were dramatically altered by the coming of white settlers.

Contains three story paths which allow the reader to explore the people and events of the U.S. civil rights movement from the perspectives of a Freedom Rider, a protester in Birmingham, Alabama, and a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas. Includes a timeline and resources for further study.

Examines the life of William Harvey, a sixteenth-century physician who discovered the heart is actually a pump that circulates blood thoughout the body.

Narrative text explores scientific discoveries made from the late nineteenth century through the early twenty-first, discussing Albert Einstein, Max Planck, Marie Curie, the theory of relativity, nuclear physics, and much more. Includes sidebars, charts, maps, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading.

"Describes the people and events of the U.S. Dust Bowl. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a farmer, a migrant worker, and a government photographer"--Provided by publisher.

See how one offer to ride a horse changed Isaac Murphy's life and gave him the chance to become one of the greatest jockeys of all time.

Presents a simple discussion of mummies from various parts of the world, with humorous illustrations and facts about mummies such as King Tut and the Bog Man.

Illustrations and brief text introduce early readers to the achievements of prominent African-Americans throughout history, and features George Washington Carver, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, Barack Obama, and others.