Crompton, Samuel Willard

Describes the life of Gouverneur Morris, who edited the final version of the United States Constitution, served as minister to France, and was instrumental in the establishment of our national coinage system and in the planning of the Erie Canal.

A biography of the Roman general and statesman whose military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire.

Recounts events leading up to and surrounding the May 1941 destruction of the British battle cruiser Hood by the German battleship Bismarck, soon followed by the sinking of the German ship by British forces.

Chronicles the events of the Third Crusade, focusing on the battles between Richard I of England and the Muslim leader Saladin.

Traces the movements of Native peoples of North America from 20,000 B.C. to the twenty-first century, looking at ten geographically and culturally disparate regions; and provides information about the traditions, skills, beliefs, art, technology, and other aspects of Native American life.

Describes the lives and achievements of the Wright Brothers, who are credited with the invention of the airplane in 1903.

Traces technological developments in the history of the repeating rifle and examines how it has revolutionized weaponry and warfare.