Roberts, Russell

Presents a brief biography of military leader of the American Revolution, George Rogers Clark, and chronicles his life and career as well as his courage and bravery against overwhelming odds.

Provides an overview of the history of modern Africa, and discusses the formation, organization, and goals of the African Union, an organization of fifty-three African countries formed in 2002, primarily to promote economic prosperity and ensure the protection of human rights throughout the continent. Includes a calendar of African festivals, and other reference tools.

This book tells how the Democratic Party was formed and some of the ways it has impacted American history and politics.

Provides an overview of Greek mythology, and shares stories of Poseidon, the god of the sea, whose prickly personality made everyone anxious to keep him happy--or avoid him altogether.

Describes the life of eighteenth-century American pioneer Daniel Boone, covering his experiences in the French and Indian War and his exploration of Kentucky.

Provides information about the Minotaur, discussing the origins of the half-human, half-bull monster and its role in Greek mythology.

Provides information about the Cyclops, discussing the origins of the one-eyed monster and his role in Greek mythology.

Examines the life of Nathaniel Hawthorne, discussing his youth in Salem, Massachusetts, his early writing attempts and failures, his marriage, and his ultimate triumph as an author. Includes essays on related people and events.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Describes the Battle of Yorktown when a combined force of American and French soldiers under George Washington defeated the British at Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781, winning independence for the new nation of the United States.