American heritage junior library

Follows the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark up the Missouri River to the Pacific as they charted the vast territory of the Louisiana Purchase. Illustrated with photographs, and original maps, drawings, paintings and documents characterizing the period.

Traces the beginnings of the American Revolution and explains the reasons for revolt.

Narrative and illustrations present the story of the battle, events that led to it, and army life on both sides.

Chronicles the scientific developments that resulted in the invention of the atomic bomb, beginning with the late 1890's theories up to the mid 1960's tests.

Describes Texas' fight for independence, her annexation to the United States, and the war with Mexico from 1845-1848.

Traces the history of American clipper ships, describes the ships, and discusses the lives of the captain, crew, and passengers at sea.

An account of the French and Indian Wars - the wars between France and England for domination of North America.

Discusses the problems involved in building the Erie Canal and the importance of this waterway to the development of the United States.

The discovery of gold in California shaped the history of the west. This is the story of the gold rush; the people, the mining techniques and the events of the time.

Discusses the problems involved in building the Erie Canal and the importance of this waterway to the development of the United States.