Jordan, Shirley

Explores the history, people, cities, land, economy, and ancestry of the Inca civilization.

Covers the history and political leaders of ancient Egypt as well as the main archaeological discoveries.

Charlie Murphy works hard delivering mail for the Pony Express, riding through blizzards, heat, outlaws, and harsh terrain to get the mail delivered.

Describes the progress of communication from smoke signals used by early cultures to email and the Internet.

Highlights the major events in the history of the Old West and profiles some of the people who settled that area.

Describes some of the greatest natural disasters to ever hit the United States.

Describes some of the greatest natural disasters of ancient times and discusses how they impacted the history of the world.

Explains the great calamity that was the Civil War, highlighting the major battles and prominent players in that conflict.

Provides a general overview of the California gold rush, describing the experiences of the many people who flocked to California in search of riches.

Introduces students to the American Flag, its history, meaning, design, and importance.