Monumental milestones

Presents a brief overview of World War I, describing the roots of the conflict, warfare tactics, the United States' involvement, and the League of Nations.

Describes German leader Adolf Hitler's blitzkrieg, or "lightning war" tactic, a strategy used with much success in the Spanish Civil War, and in conquering Poland, Norway, Denmark, the Low Countries, and France, and looks at how the Allied troops were finally able to stop the German advance in North Africa and the Soviet Union. Includes essays on specific campaigns.

Chronicles the events and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, describing how it devastated the shores of Louisiana and Mississippi in August 2005.

Presents an overview of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in simple text with illustrations, describing how it happened and how it lead to the United States entering World War II. Includes chronolgy.

Traces the history of efforts to desegregate public schools in the United States, and features information on important milestones and documents in the struggle.