Maynard, Charles W

Provides information about the Andes, the longest mountain range in the world, stretching five thousand miles along the coast of South America, discussing their geologic features and resources, climate zones, plant and animal life, and people, and looking at Incan legends associated with the Andes.

A history of the technology of ancient Rome including its agriculture and trade, transportation and warfare, art and architecture, and technology of medicine.

A history of the technology of ancient Greece including its agriculture and trade, system of writing, strategy of warfare, art and architecture, and technology of medicine.

Traces the history of Fort Clatsop in Oregon, discussing why it was built in 1805, looking at everyday life in the fort, and examining its role in American history.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text provide information on the history of the Castillo de San Marcos in Florida.

Provides information about the Rockies, a mountain chain that stretches around three thousand miles from Alaska to the state of New Mexico, discussing the different climate zones found in the mountains, the plants and animals of the Rockies, and the history and legends associated with them.

Provides information about the Appalachians, an ancient mountain chain that stretches across the length of eastern North America, discussing the different climate zones found in the mountains, the plants and animals of the Appalachians, and the history and legends associated with them.

Provides a brief introduction to the history of Fort Sumter, discussing why it was built and the role it has played in American history.

Provides information about the Alps, three mountain ranges that stretch from Hungary in eastern Europe to France and Italy in western Europe, discussing the different climate zones found in the mountains, the plants and animals of the Alps, and the history and legends associated with them.

A brief biography of the man who helped open the way west to California and was later elected as a United States Senator from that state.