history

Looks at the history of war from ancient and classical times through the early twenty-first century.

"Charts the history of the Apollo program . . . Beginning with fighter pilots in WWII, Maurer traces the origins of the Apollo program to a few exceptional soldiers, a Nazi engineer, and a young eager man who would become president"--Provided by publisher.

"The definitive tale of the birthplace of rock and roll Memphis Mayhem weaves the tale of the racial collision that led to a cultural, sociological, and musical revolution. Beginning with the 1870s yellow fever epidemics that created racial imbalance as wealthy whites fled his hometown, David Less moves beyond W.C. Handy's codification of the blues in 1909 to the mid-century advent of interracial music, the birth of punk, and finally to the growth of a music tourism industry"--Provided by publisher.

"Explore the wide world of dancers and the history and cultures associated with each beautiful art form! Learn the stories and see . . . photographs of global performances"--Provided by publisher.

"How we dress today looks a lot different than it did in the past. From clothing as a status symbol to the invention of denim and rise of blue jeans, the history of fashion includes some unusual, amazing, and fascinating facts. Learn more about how people throughout history have used fashion to survive and thrive in everyday life"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, from growing up in Greece to his NBA finals experience.

Presents vintage photographs, with explanatory captions, examining the history of Hot Springs National Park.

Looks at the lives of three women's rights activists, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, and Amelia Bloomer.

"Based on survivor accounts, this . . . novel opens days after the attack on Pearl Harbor and details three years of sea battles that spanned between Hawaii and the shores of Okinawa with the crew of one of the most decorated ships of the Pacific War"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of wrestling, focusing on well-known "greats" within the game.