history

Chronicles the history of the soldier from the early Greeks to the American soldier in the Gulf War, examining changes in weaponry and military tactics.

The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. Text, interwoven with diaries, letters, and interviews, describes how the Statue of Liberty came to exist.

Presents briefly the beginnings of railroading in Europe and America, the effects of this on societies, descriptions of noteworthy trains such as the Orient Express, and trains of the present which must compete with airlines in efficiency.

Traces the history of baseball in the Negro Leagues and its great heroes, including Monte Irwin, Buck Leonard, and Cool Papa Bell.

Examines the history, evolution, and culture of the American Indians, discussing both oral and written literature.

Describes the sights and sounds to be found in any large city.

Text and accompanying photographs present a biography of the civil rights activist who devoted her life to helping blacks register to vote and gain a national political voice.

A biography of the engineer who led the team of engineers that developed the first successful video tape recorder.

Traces the work of the physicist who finally won recognition as the inventor of lasers after a long battle to be given credit for his ideas.

Describes the life of a colonial merchant, his business, family life, home, social life, and his role in the War of Independence. Includes a glossary of terms.