Mountjoy, Shane

Chronicles the life of sixteenth-century Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, describing his conquest of Peru and the impact of his subjugation of the Incas on world history.

This book examines the Maya civilization, a civilization that flourished within the jungles of Mesoamerica from 2500 B.C. to 1500 A.D.

Chronicles the life of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Francisco Coronado, describing his search for the Seven Cities of Gold, the challenges his expedition faced as it traveled through the American southwest, and his impact on Spanish and American history.

Examines the 1962 Supreme Court case between Steven I. Engel and four other parents and William J. Vitale, Jr., president of the New Hyde Park School Board regarding the issue of prayer in the public school.

Presents a brief profile of the 1803 U.S. Supreme Court case and decision between William Marbury and newly appointed Secretary of State James Madison that would alter the balance of power among the three branches of government.

Examines the founding and early years of St. Augustine, one of the earliest settlements in America; tells of the challenges faced by colonists in the New World; and discusses the contributions of notable men and women to the community. Includes a chronology and time line.

Profiles the history of Philadelphia, founded in 1681 by William Penn, who was given the charter by King Charles II of England in repayment of a debt owed to Penn's father.

Explores how the concepts and ideals of the Manifest Destiny influenced United States history and helped shape modern foreign policy.

This book examines the events that led up to the terrible slaughter at the Alamo (1836) and tells how the siege has come to symbolize the American spirit of determination in the face of overwhelming odds with the rallying battle cry, "Remember the Alamo!".

Examines some of the factors that contributed to the hostilities between the North and South in the mid-nineteenth century that eventually led to civil war.