Burgan, Michael

In graphic novel format, tells the story of the debates, disagreements, and compromises that led to the formation of the U.S. Constitution during 1787.

Provides information about the causes, conduct, and results of the Korean War, a conflict fought between communist North Korea, with the approval of the Soviet Union and China, and South Korea, supported by the United States.

"Historical photographs combined with . . . narration bring the story of the Nixon-Kennedy presidential debates to life. Readers will learn just how much effect seeing the debates had on the results of the election and how they changed presidential campaigning"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the iconic photograph of the German airship Hindenburg in flames as it attempted to land in New Jersey in May 1937"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the career of reporter, photographer, and social reformer, Jacob Riis.

A guide to Connecticut's history during the colonial period discusses its founders, daily life, manufacturing, and significant battles, in a volume that includes archival images and period maps.

A comprehensive look at the geography, history, people, government, economy, and culture of the Golden State.

Enhanced by period maps and first-person accounts, presents the history of colonial Massachusetts.

Discusses the disastrous 1986 accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine.

Presents facts on espionage around the world during the Cold War, chronicling the Cold War's major events and discussing such topics as the Manhattan Project, the division of Berlin, the U-2 spy plane, "Sputnik, " the Cuban missile crisis, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and spies such as Gu nter Guillaume and Dmitri Polyakov.