Profiles the life and adventures of late fifteenth and early sixteen-century Italian explorer Christopher Columbus who crossed the Atlantic in 1492 in search of the riches in Asia.
Discusses the race between the United States and the Soviet Union to be the first nation to send a man into space and to land on the moon, including a glimpse of historical, technological, and human factors involved.
Profiles the life and works of Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor Michelangelo, and describes some of his greatest masterpieces including the "Pieta, " "Moses, " and the statue of David, as well as his ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.
Presents an introduction to the St. Lawrence River, the natural boundary between Canada and the United States, separating New York and Ontario, and includes information on its history and geography.
Examines the history of the Colorado River, discusses its role in the lives of people in the American Southwest, and looks at concerns about dropping water levels in the later decades of the twentieth century.
Traces the history of the Missouri River from prehistoric through modern times, discussing how people have used it for exploration, commerce, and recreation.
Examines the history of the Mississippi River, discusses its role in the development of the United States, and in the lives of the people who live and work on or near the river, and considers its place in modern American life.
Photographs and easy-to-follow text describe the Ohio River, the people and businesses found along its coast, its history, th pollution that threatens it, and other related topics.
Chronicles the life of Dred Scott and his eleven-year struggle to gain his freedom after his master brought him to the free state of Illinois, and describes the Supreme Court decision of Roger B. Taney in 1857.
Presents the history of America from 1543 to 1763 revealing the influences of the colonists, explorers, evangelists, Puritans, planters, servants, and farmers. Includes illustrations, side-bars, and a chronology.
