Traces the process and influences behind the writing of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, Treasure Island, which was published in 1883 when the horrors of piracy were fresh in the public mind.
Presents a guide to careers in the United States Army, covering what to expect from the recruitment process and basic training, as well as the different career paths available.
Presents a look at the USAF Special Tactics Team, explaining what they do, how to become a part of the special operations group, and the equipment and gear they use; and includes a glossary and list of further resources.
Contains third person accounts of people who survived shipwrecks throughout history, identifies some of the reasons why ships sink, and includes photographs, a glossary, and a list of related organizations.
a primary source examination of the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War
Porterfield, Jason
2006
Presents an overview of the Mexican-American War, examines its peace treaty section by section, and discusses the treaty's legacy; and includes treaty excerpts, a time line, a glossary, and a list of further resources.
a primary source history of the settlement of the American Heartland in the late 19th century
Porterfield, Jason
2005
Chronicles the history of the Homestead Act of 1862 which offered settlers up to one hundred sixty acres of land in the American Plains and invoked a horde of prospective homesteaders including new immigrants, women, and freed slaves.
An overview of the history and culture of Chile and its people including the geography, myths, arts, daily life, education, industry, and government, with illustrations from primary source documents.
This book discusses tobacco products that contain an addictive chemical called nicotine and explains that every tobacco product contains dozens of carcinogens linked to a wide range of diseases, including emphysema, heart disease, and lung cancer.
An introduction to Scandinavian mythology that provides an overview of ancient Scandinavian culture, traces the origins of Scandinavian mythology, and highlights popular legends and figures.
