Covers the whole range of the American experience, from Christopher Columbus to the present day, including tales of heroes and the average people who followed the American Dream.
A collection of short narratives that chronicles over 1000 events beginning with the earliest peopling of America and ending with Hurricane Katrina in 2005 explaining the importance of each in American history.
Chronicles the rise and fall of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhay empires in West Africa from the first to the sixteenth century, and includes a time line, glossary, pronunciation guide, and further reading list.
the ultimate guide to the war that defined America
Wright, John D.
2007
Chronicles the Civil War year by year, discussing battles and other topics and presenting photos, illustrations, and box features, and includes a running time line covering other events during the period.
Presents an illustrated introduction to ancient Mesopotamia, providing information on its leading cities, empires, civilizations, religions, writing systems, and more.