Thompson, Linda

Photographs and illustrations describe America's first settlements.

Photographs and illustrations describe immigration to America in five distinct time periods.

Explores the history of the territories and former territories of the United States.

Explores the history and development of the Great Lakes and the role the region played in the development of the rest of the country.

A history of Spanish exploration in early America, covering key explorers and Spanish colonies.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States, including Thomas Jefferson's dream, the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, and more.

The Spanish claim to territories that are today the United States rested upon the 16th century exploits of Ponce de Leon, Hernando De Soto, and Francisco V?zquez de Coronado. The Spanish colonies in America at one time or another were comprised of South America, Central America, Mexico, most of the United States and the Caribbean.

Waves of immigrants have altered and defined the United States throughout its history; this book introduces readers to the many groups who arrived from around the world.

Describes U.S. territorial expansion including Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands, Alaska and Hawaii, and examines the methods by which the nation acquired these territories.