January, Brendan

Explores the history of Native American civilizations through an examination of their art, and includes photographs, illustrations, and maps.

Presents a biography of Fidel Castro, discussing his early life and schooling, his activities as a revolutionary, and his leadership of Cuba, and examining some of the major events that have occurred during his years in power.

Examines the political, economic, and social factors that influenced the United States' war with pirates from the Barbary States of North Africa, and explores how those battles influenced the country's military operations and foreign policy.

Presents detailed information on the history of exploration in a question-answer format, describing the people and events that have shaped the quest for discovery in the ancient world, grand continents, oceans and islands, lands of ice and snow, the skies, and space.

Relates the sequence of events that led to the shelling of South Carolina's Fort Sumter by Confederate troops in 1861, marking the start of the Civil War.

A history of Reconstruction, the period after the Civil War during which programs were implemented to bring the Confederate States back to the Union.

Tells the story of the document which eventually led to the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment and relates the role of President Lincoln in freeing the slaves.

An illustrated history of the Arab conquests of the Middle East begins with Muhammad's life and revelations and covers events from the early period of the Muslim community as it struggled to survive to its expansion and dominance over the Arabian peninsula.

Examines the history of Air Force One, presidents who used air travel beginning with Franklin Roosevelt, who was the first president to fly while in office, and the various aircraft designed for the Commander-in-Chief.

Describes the history of the National Mall, the buildings around it, and the special events that have been held there.