Hatt, Christine

Examines the history of the American West and provides information on early colonization during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, events before and after 1840, westward expansion, the Great Plains and Indian wars, the Homestead Act, and the end of the frontier.

Describes the causes and course of World War II including its impact on the lives of the people involved.

Explores how fashions developed with the rise and fall of early civilizations.

Presents an introduction to the Viking age, and follows the history of archaeological discovery and what has been learned about the people, arts, politics, military, religion, travel, and other aspects of the culture.

Presents an introduction to ancient Greece, and follows the history of archaeological discovery and what has been learned about the people, arts, politics, military, religion, travel, and other aspects of the civilization.

Presents an account of the Crusaders, their lives and wars, and the Crusader States.

Discusses the events and people that have shaped the city of New York, its history, architecture, notable sights, economy, culture, and way of life.

Examines the life styles, forms of government, and spiritual beliefs of the people who inhabited North America up to the sixteenth century and looks briefly at the impact of colonization.

An illustrated history of slavery in Africa and the Americas from the seventeenth century to the nineteenth century.

Examines the lives and achievements of some of the world's greatest scientists, including Marie Curie, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein.