Nardo, Don

"Chronicles the historic meeting of two railroad lines in 1869 that linked the U.S. transcontinental railroad and Andrew J. Russell's famous photograph of the event"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and text describe the United States Navy, including how to enlist, basic training and missions.

Includes an overview of the original debate over the need for a bill of rights, an exploration of some later debates about rights issues, and an appendix of original documents.

Presents a history of ancient Mesopotamia in Iraq, discussing religion, architecture and family life.

Discusses the history and lifestyles of the people on ancient Mesopotamia.

More than five thousand years ago the Egyptians established the world s first nation state on the banks of the fertile Nile River whose waters they used for irrigating crops bathing and transporting goods. This comprehensive look at the Egyptians daily lives covers their houses family relationships and duties food and dining customs social status and roles marriage customs health and personal grooming education occupations and crafts leisure activities religious beliefs and rituals and much more.

Draws on primary and secondary sources to explore the history of the First World War.

A look at the War on Terror, covering the influence of the 9/11 attacks, the killing of Osama bin Laden, the founding of ISIS, and more.

Examines the fall of the western Roman Empire which marked the close of ancient times and set Europe on the path it would take through the medieval era and on into modern times.