We the people

Describes the building of the Erie Canal in the early 1800s, and discusses how the link between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes affected commerce and population growth in the new nation.

Presents background on the Vietnam War and tells the story of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., describing its design, the initial controversy surrounding it, its impact on visitors, the items visitors leave there in memory or tribute, and how the memorial has been "brought" to people around the country and the world.

Traces the history of the Holocaust Memorial Museum, which opened in Washington, D.C., in 1993 and was built to educate people on the horrors of the Holocaust and honor the millions of people who suffered at the hands of the Nazis.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text profile the establishment of Spanish colonies in America's southern territories, and describes the exploration of Ponce de Le?n, Francisco V?squez, and others; as well as the founding missions and cities, and other related topics.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text profiles the establishment of the English colonial settlements along the Atlantic coastline of America, and describes the Puritans, trade, tobacco plantations, the Boston Tea Party, and other related topics.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text profiles the establishment of the Dutch colonial settlements of New Netherland, and describes the early settler's interactions with the Native Americans, the establishment of New Amsterdam, William Keift, and other related topics.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text profiles the establishment of French colonies in America, and describes the settlements in Canada and Louisiana, the French and Indian War, and other related topics.

Introduces the European immigrants who came to North America as explorers and settlers, their interactions with native people, and the wars that ultimately led to their independence.

Chronicles the life and career of Robert Fulton, the American inventor whose version of the steamship provided travelers with a relatively fast and inexpensive means of transportation.

Recounts the events at Valley Forge at the end of 1777, discussing how they led to a key turning point in the Revolutionary War.