Cooper, Michael L.

"Fighting Fire!" brings to life ten of the deadliest infernos this nation has ever endured: the great fires of Boston, New York, Chicago, Baltimore, and San Francisco, the disasters of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, the General Slocum, and the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, the wildfire of Witch Creek in San Diego County, and the catastrophe of 9/11. Each blaze led to new firefighting techniques and technologies, yet the struggle against fires continues to this day. With historical images and a fast-paced text, this is both an exciting look at firefighting history and a celebration of the human spirit.

Recounts the histories of 10 of America's most formidable fires while paying tribute to the bravery of firefighters, sharing insights into how each catastrophic blaze led to new firefighting practices and technologies.

"From colonial times to the modern day, two things have remained constant in American history: the destructive power of fires and the bravery of those who fight them. Fighting Fire! brings to life ten of the deadliest infernos this nation has ever endured: the great fires of Boston, New York, Chicago, Baltimore, and San Francisco, the disasters of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, the General Slocum, and the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, the wildfire of Witch Creek in San Diego County, and the catastrophe of 9/11. Each blaze led to new firefighting techniques and technologies, yet the struggle against fires continues to this day. With historical images and a fast-paced text, this is both an exciting look at firefighting history and a celebration of the human spirit"--.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Theodore Roosevelt, and describes his childhood, education, early political career, terms as president of the United States, and other topics.

Tells the story of the Jubilee Singers, a musical group from Fisk University who toured the world singing slave spirituals as a fund-raiser for the school.

Describes the experiences of African-Americans who joined the military during World War I and their fights against both racism and the Germans.

Text and photographs present the history of the Negro Baseball League, a separate version of baseball played in the first half of the twentieth century by those prevented because of their race from playing in the major leagues.

Examines the history of Japanese in the United States, focusing on their treatment during World War II, including the mass relocation to internment camps and the distinguished service of Japanese Americans in the American military.

Text and photographs tell the story of the one million African Americans who left their homes in the South for the cities of the Northeast and Midwest between 1915 and 1930 and how they changed American history and culture.

Recounts how African-Americans fought two wars during World War II, one against enemy dictators abroad and the other against racial discrimination at home.