history

Presents, in text and illustrations, the history of the Vancouver Canucks hockey team.

A history of western boomtowns during the 19th century-- their beginnings, daily life, and social activities.

Describes the exploits of men who explored the American West during the early 1800s, including Lewis and Clark, John Colter, Joe Walker, and Thomas Nuttall.

Discusses over 2,000 inventions that have shaped mankind and the inventors responsible for them.

Discusses the province, its history, agriculture, cities, industry and natural resources.

Traces the history of the American flag, explains why the flag is an important symbol of our country, and illustrates ways people observe and care for the flag.

Examines the reasons for the westward migration of the nineteenth century and chronicles the experiences of the men and women who traveled to the vast western areas of North America and established farms, ranches, towns, and cities.

Traces the lives of some of the Old West's most colorful lawmen and desperados, including Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, and John Wesley Hardin.

A history of the postal service describing ways mail has been sent over the years.

Presents various methods of telling time by using such instruments as the shadow stick, sundial, candle clock, rope clock, water clock, hourglass, and the modern clock.