Hillstrom, Laurie Collier

Examines the history of steam shipping, iron and steel production, and railroads, three interrelated enterprises that helped propel the Industrial Revolution forward.

"Comprehensive account of the 1969 raid on a gay bar by New York City police that sparked protests and inspired the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights movement. Explores the atmosphere leading up to the riots, the events, and their legacy. Includes a narrative, biographies, primary sources, chronology, glossary, bibliography, and index"--.

A detailed summary of the epic journey through the western wilderness undertaken by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their Corps of Discovery in 1804-1806. Discusses the effects of the expedition on Native American cultures and examines its legacy in American history and imagination. Includes biographies, primary sources, and more.

Learn about the effects of pollution on health.

"This book will provide background natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and tornados. It will explain how these natural events occur and what have been the most significant events during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The title will also look at the emergency response actions that were taken as a result of the disasters and what actions were taken ahead of disasters to prevent loss of life and limit damage to property"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides users with a detailed and authoritative overview of events surrounding the harrowing 1962 confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union, telling the story of the tense thirteen-day standoff that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Includes biographies, primary sources, and more"--Provided by publisher.

A comprehensive overview of the French and Indian War, including biographies and full or excerpted memoirs, speeches, and other source documents.

Presents a narrative overview of the attack on Pearl Harbor, with biographies of leading figures of the era, such as Mitsuo Fuchida, Douglas MacArthur, and Chester W. Nimitz, and includes a variety of primary sources, including letters and memoirs.

Examines the role the Muckrakers and the Progressive Era played in American history, profiles notable figures from the era, and collects primary sources related to the topic.