We the people

Historical photographs and engravings teach young readers about the history and origins of the United States Constitution.

A history of the Titanic and a recounting of one of the worst maritime disasters in history.

Presents a children's study of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the plots against his life, the search for John Wilkes Booth and the others involved, as well as the trial and execution of several conspirators.

Offers a brief overview of the French and Indian War.

Introduces the history and economic purpose of the Santa Fe Trail and the resulting settlement of the Southwest.

Offers a brief overview of the key events and figures in the Persian Gulf War.

Examines the December 7, 1941 attack at Pearl Harbor and describes how the Japanese were able to achieve the element of surprise, the damage inflicted, Japanese expansion, and the American resolve to fight back.

Examines the Mayflower Compact, the first official document of self-government in the new world, major reasons for leaving England, the voyage of the Mayflower and establishment of Plymouth Colony, and the Pilgrims' encounter with the Wampanoags.

Chronicles the events surrounding the Battles of Lexington and Concord and explores the impact they had on American history.

Recounts the events leading up to the colonists' defiant act against the British known as the Boston Tea Party, which ultimately climaxed in the American Revolution.