Presents an account of astronaut Buzz Aldrin's life and the determination and experiences that led him to be part of the first mission to land men on the moon.
A brief account of the life of George Washington, from his childhood in Virginia, to his years as first president of the United States, and his return to his home at Mount Vernon.
A priceless, handcrafted rifle, fired throughout the American Revolution, is passed down through the years until it fires on a fateful Christmas Eve of 1994.
Chronicles the history of salt, discussing how it has shaped civilizations from the earliest beginnings of world history and how it has been used in different cultures.
Presents a comprehensive historical narrative that describes how and why ancient civilizations such as the Anasazi, Maya, and the Polynesian culture on Easter Island failed and fell into ruin and examines how lessons learned from the past can help in preserving the future.
