Samuels, Charlie

An overview of the Vietnam War, featuring time lines that chronicle significant events from the beginning through the fall of Saigon in 1975, and discussing the causes of the conflict, military tactics and technology, and the politica consequences of the war.

Provides information about various aspects of World War I, discussing the causes and outbreak of the war, different battles and fronts, and the end of hostilities, and features a time line of key events and developments over the course of the entire war, as well as topical time lines.

An overview of the Revolutionary War, featuring time lines that chronicle significant events from the beginning through its conclusion in 1783, and discussing the causes of the conflict, military tactics and technology, and the political consequences of the war.

Examines important technological improvements in ancient Greece from around 1600 B.C.E. to about 100 B.C.E. in the fields of agriculture, building, architecture, sculpture, theaters, science, weapons, astronomy, and more.

Provides information about various aspects of World War II on the Pacific front, discussing the causes and outbreak of the war, different battles, and the Japanese surrender, and features a time line of key events and developments over the course of the entire war, as well as topical time lines.

An illustrated, historical overview of the American Civil War, outlining the causes of the conflict, the main events, and key individuals with time lines and photographs, and discussing the Emancipation Proclamation, the battle of Gettysburg, the surrender of the Confederacy, and related topics.

Readers will explore how much power the president actually has as they learn about the history of executive orders.

Many pieces of important legislation are passed because of compromises and deals struck between lawmakers. The U.S. Constitution was created through a complex system of compromises, and this process continues in American government today. Readers get an inside look at this part of the political system as they discover historical and modern examples of influential compromises and deal.

Supreme Court decisions have impacted many parts of American life throughout the country's history, and understanding these decisions helps readers become more informed citizens.