Crompton, Samuel Willard

Text and illustrations look at the life of thirteenth-century Venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo.

Introduce your readers to a stellar talent. There is no question that Langston Hughes was one of the brightest lights of the Harlem Renaissance. A true pioneer, Hughes was one of the first poets to draw on the syncopated rhythms of jazz and black urban dialect for his work, and it proved transformative for American poetry. With a looser lyrical style reminiscent of Walt Whitman, Hughes used his art to portraying the experiences, concerns, and consolations of black men and women. As a poet, playwright, and novelist, he was impressively prolific, leaving behind a body of work truly worthy of study and celebration.

An account of the Battle of Waterloo which includes the historical background and phases of the battle as well as the aftermath.

Looks at the civil rights movement, focusing on the March on Washington, discussing its impact on the nation's history.

Thomas Paine was the best-known rebel of his time. From England to America, and from America to France, he spread a doctrine of revolution and liberty. This volume uses inspiring quotes to highlight Paine's contributions. Through Paine's own words, along with photographs and primary documents, this text explores the American and French revolutions. In addition to Paine's contributions, the text also discusses the actions of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and others. Students will be guided through their reading with a glossary of important words, a timeline, and references for further reading on the topic.

Woodrow Wilson led America into the First World War in 1917. Historians have debated his methods and motives ever since. This volume explores Wilson's complex personality and the immense challenges he faced. Through quotes and vivid examples, the reader sees America and the world in a time when it seemed everything might come apart. Wilson is central to the story, but the reader also experiences the leading generals and the common soldier as well as the Big Four, the men who redrew the maps when the war ended.

Details the famed expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, as initiated by President Thomas Jefferson to gather intelligence on the landscapes, wildlife, and inhabitants living on the land newly purchased by the United States. Includes excerpts from their journals, a chronology, and a time line.

Contains essays that look at one hundred meetings or relationships between two people that resulted in historic achievements in politics, entertainment, sports, science, and other fields.

Provides sketches of notable battles that have affected the course of history.