Sandler, Martin W

Presents, in text, illustrations, and photographs, an overview of the life and legend of the American cowboy.

Photographs and illustrations from the Library of Congress present a look at the public and private lives of America's presidents.

A brief look at the invention and development of the automobile and its technical and social impact on America.

Contains photographs and essays that highlight the careers of twelve American photographers whose work has influenced the course of history, including Matthew Brady, William Henry Jackson, Edward S. Curtis, and Dorothea Lange.

Provides answers to many questions about World War II, including what started the war, how Hitler came to power, how the war changed life in America, and more.

Examines the public life of John F. Kennedy as it was captured on film and discusses how the thirty-fifth President of the United States used color photography and television to advance his political agenda.

A collection of historic photographs that capture the devastation that plagued the Dust Bowl and the courage and enduring spirit of the people who tried to save their homes and livelihood during the era.

Contains over one hundred images of the life of Abraham Lincoln that provide a portrait of his presidency and the events surrounding it.

Tells the true story of the rescue of 1,219 men, women, and children from thirty-two American whaling ships trapped in Arctic ice in 1871. Includes an annotated further reading list.

Relates the story of immigration to America through the voices and stories of those who passed through Ellis Island, from its opening in 1892 to the release of the last detainee in 1954.