A First book

Describes the conception and building of the giant statue known as Miss Liberty, its erection on Bedloe's Island, and the efforts in this century to modernize and renovate the monument.

Discusses the design and use of European castles from 500 A.D., relates what daily life was like inside, and presents legends and ghost stories linked with castles.

A biography of the English monarch who challenged the Pope's authority, established a state religion, married six wives, and presided over the beginnings of the Renaissance in England.

An account of the Black Death, or bubonic plague, which spread from the Mongol Empire throughout Europe in the 1300's and the changes it brought about in medieval society.

Highlights the history of firearms from their appearance in Europe in the 14th century through the settling of America and the Civil War. Discusses firearms in sport and competition and the art of gunsmithing.

Discusses how the Bill of Rights came about and how the people determine how well these ten amendments to the Constitution are used.

Describes major events of the war, including events leading up to the war, parts played by significant leaders, and the war's outcome.

A history of women who served in the military during World War II as WACs, WAVEs, SPARs, women marines, Army and Navy nurses, and WASPs.

Discusses the Mayan culture, its discovery by Spaniards, and its eventual collapse, and describes the ruins existing today.

Discusses the theories of ancient Greek philosopher-scientists such as Ptolemy, Pythagoras, Hippocrates, and Aristotle, and describes scientific discoveries and their applications in ancient Greece.