Discusses the development of different kinds of foot coverings, shoe fashions through the ages, and interesting facts and folklore related to footwear.
A collection of forty brief stories about contributions made by American women in the areas of civil rights, politics, sports, science, education, medicine, military service, business, and the arts.
Uses the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a reference to examine the history and everyday life of the United States from 1801 to 1850, including the War of 1812, the growth of industrialization, the expansion westward, and the California Gold Rush.