Ingram, Scott

Looks at the strategies American forces used in their attempt to keep the British Navy from gaining control of Lake Champlain in a clash that became known as the Battle of Valcour Bay during the Revolutionary War.

An illustrated chronicle of the Battle of Long Island in 1776 and the events that led to it, featuring profiles of related figures and topics, such as the plot to assassinate George Washington.

Examines the events, aftermath, and significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Examines the migration of people from South Asia during the twentieth century, their hardships and struggles to make a new life; and contains a timeline, charts and graphs, and profiles on important people and events.

Chronicles the history of Mexican immigration into the United States, the mixing of their traditional and cultural values into American society, and the importance of immigration to both nations.

Examines Korean immigration to the United States during the twentieth century and their efforts to overcome racial and judicial prejudices; and includes charts and graphs, time lines, and information on important people and events.

Describes the stock market crash of 1929, covering the factors that led to it, the events of October 1929, and the crash's impact on the U.S.

Presents an account of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom which took place on August 28, 1963, examines events that inspired the march, and discusses the history of the civil rights movement.

A biography of John Paul Jones that focuses on his role in the Revolutionary War and in the development of the U.S. Navy, also discussing his work on a slave ship, the incidents that darkened his name in the West Indies, and his resurgence in fame a century after his death.

A biography of George Washington that focuses on his role in the Revolutionary War and discusses such topics as his military might, the surrender at Yorktown, and his election as the first U.S. president.