history

A biography of Frederick Olmsted who with architect Calvert Vaux won a design contest which became the famous Central Park.

Examines the life of the first African-American to be appointed to the Supreme Court and his lifelong struggle for equal justice for all Americans.

Discusses the history of the Pomo Indians, their culture, crafts, beliefs, and life today.

Text and photographs present a brief history of the Menominee Indian tribe.

A biography of the woman whose actions led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1960s and who was an important figure in the early days of the civil rights movement.

Discusses the province, its history, cities, agriculture, industries and natural resources.

Describes the origins of the California Gold Rush that began in 1848, the individuals and mining techniques involved, and the resulting wealth, destruction, and tragedy.

Discusses how the frontier in the United States moved west from the thirteen original colonies after 1763 and what life was like for the courageous people who chose to pursue the challenging existence of pioneers.

Describes the history, design, and significance of the fifty state flags.

Traces the history of inventions from the making of fire to microprocessors, and beyond to the space stations of the future.