miscellanea

An overview of the Civil War that provides nearly 150 lists of interesting facts about the Civil War, including its key battles and figures, medical conditions that prevented men from serving, Civil War-related films, crimes, and more.

Explains the flag's role in the story of the nation while highlighting milestones in United States history.

Accounts of Civil War era ghosts who supposedly haunt old battlefields, Southern mansions, and Northern fortresses.

Presents unusual facts abeout each state, as well as quizzes and puzzles about the United States.

Presents over five hundred unusual facts covering each of the fifty states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.; and features maps, geo-fact charts, and photographs.

Presents surprising facts about the world, in such areas as land, water, volcanoes, and rocks.

Presents an illustrated alphabet book in which American places, symbols, and traditions are used to describe each letter.

Provides answers to commonly asked questions about space exploration, including "Which was the first living being in space?" and "Do you grow taller or shorter in space?".

Text and more than 500 photographs record the major events, trends, and personalities of the 1960's.

Discusses the customs, culture, and traditions various ethnic groups brought to America.