Traces the sport of soccer from its reputed origin to its current level of popularity, introducing its rules, governing bodies, roles for women, and international competitions.
Describes the advent of the wig as a fashion necessity in France and England, illustrates popular styles of eighteenth-century wigs, and explains the colonial wigmaker's technique in construction and care of the wig.
Surveys the history of printing in colonial America, describing the work of the early printers, the development of the free press, and the printer's craft and technique.
Looks at the soldiers and generals who fought in the Civil War, including both Union and Confederate armies, as well as President Lincoln's work to end the conflict and abolish slavery.
Describes some of the weapons used by both the Allied and Axis forces during World War II, including automatic weapons, radar, early computers, tanks, aircraft carriers, bombers and fighter planes, and the atomic bomb.
Describes the origins and growth of the highly successful sporting goods company, Nike, founded by Philip "Buck" Knight and internationally recognized for its "Swoosh" logo.
