Sheinkin, Steve

Describes the fifty black sailors who refused to work in unsafe and unfair conditions after an explosion in Port Chicago killed 320 servicemen, and how the incident influenced civil rights.

An introduction to the life of Benedict Arnold that highlights not only the traitorous actions that made him legendary, but also his heroic involvement in the American Revolution.

In July 1944 an explosion at a California navy base killed hundreds of sailors loading munitions. Fifty black seamen, refusing to resume work in unsafe conditions, were charged with mutiny, facing decades in jail and even execution.

As the Allies thwarted Nazi efforts to build an atomic bomb, Americans rushed to create their own nuclear weapon--unaware that the Soviets were stealing their plans.

An introduction to the life of Benedict Arnold that highlights not only the traitorous actions that made him legendary, but also his heroic involvement in the American Revolution.

An account of how counterfeiter Benjamin Boyd's gang stole the body of Abraham Lincoln and demanded Boyd's release from jail and two hundred thousand dollars as ransom and the efforts of the Secret Service to recover the remains.

Presents an informal history of the American Revolution, covering the Stamp Act, Paul Revere, and the battle of Ticonderoga, and includes extracts from letters, memorable quotes, and line illustrations.

Presents a detailed, historical overview of America's territorial expansion westward, and covers the Louisiana Purchase, the gold rush to California, cowboys, conflicts with Native Americans, and frontier life.

Presents a collection of ten short stories in graphic comic format that features the Jewish wisdom and wit of Rabbi Harvey in the western town of Elk Spring, Colorado.

Presents a detailed, historical overview of America's territorial expansion westward, and covers the Louisiana Purchase, the gold rush to California, cowboys, conflicts with Native Americans, and frontier life.