history

Traces the rise and fall of the Aztec Empire and explores its culture and beliefs.

Traces in text and illustrations the history of Canada from the arrival of the first Indians through the end of the nineteenth century.

Profiles six European conquests, including the conquest over the Caribbean Islands, the Central Valley of Mexico, the Andes and Western South America, and the Amazon Basin.

Describes the activities of the scouts who guided soldiers and new travelers through the western frontier in the nineteenth century.

Chronicles the events surrounding the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955 and 1956, and explains how it became a turning point in the struggle for freedom and equality in the United States.

Describes the history behind twenty food creations including ketchup, salsa, popcorn, pasta, and pizza.

A biography of suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton from her childhood, to her fight for the end of slavery, to her death 18 years before women were granted the right to vote.

Describes how Mattie Knight developed her first invention, a stop-motion device to make looms safer for workers.

Discusses the practical necessity of the crafts employed by the American colonists. Includes instructions for duplicating the crafts today.

This book examines the different types of outdoor schoolyard games, including dodgeball, tag, and skipping, as well as recess activities played by children in 19th century North America.