Explores Los Angeles's history, cultural heritage, demography, geography, and economic and natural resources, and considers the city's ongoing challenges, such as transportation and water shortages. Includes a timeline and glossary.
Provides an account of the causes and conduct of the War of 1812, focusing on the battle between British ships and troops at Baltimore's Fort Henry which inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem which became "The Star-Spangled Banner.".
Chronicles the events surrounding the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in March, 1911, and explains how the fire led social reformers and unions to fight for workers' rights.
Easy-to-read text, historic art and photography, maps, and activities help introduce young readers to the events surrounding the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Illustrations and simple text introduce readers to the California Gold Rush, describing why people came from all over the world to find gold in California.
Discusses early attempts to build a canal across Panama, describes the trials workers faced in the process of constructing the Panama Canal, including widespread yellow fever and malaria, and explains how the canal is used.
Tells the story of the stock market crash which occurred in October 1929, examines the causes and effects of the financial calamity, and looks at how government policies and programs changed in response to the disaster.
Examines the Revolutionary War battle which took place at Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781, during which Americans and their French allies forced the surrender of the British Army, and discusses the importance of the conflict to the course of American history.
Describes Saint Augustine's founding of his namesake settlement, covering life in sixteenth-century St. Augustine; the mission system; and Florida before the Europeans' arrival.
