history

Briefly discusses the origins of werewolf legends and the portrayal of werewolves in films. Also presents a synopsis of the 1941 film starring Lon Chaney, Jr. and the 1935 film starring Henry Hull.

Discusses the pioneers in automotive history and the evolution of different types of cars.

Describes the United States as a nation of immigrants and the reasons why people came to America, examining how the early immigrants, from the Dutch to the Africans, settled and adapted to their new home.

Describes George Washington's role in the designing, planning, and building of the White House.

Explores the rich history and culture of the Mohawk Nation, including details of the struggles and the successes in both the Mohawk past and present.

"Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to Presidents' Day"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of the history of dance and describes a variety of dance forms.

Provides an illustrated history of balloonists who flew into storms and over large bodies of water in hot air balloons from 1783 to the 1900s, and describes how aeronauts were used for military means, such as the aerial assault on the North Pole in 1897 led by Salomon Andree.

"Based on a true story, fourteen-year-old Werner Franz works as a cabin boy aboard the German zeppelin, the Hindenburg, and resourcefully survives its fatal crash"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the curse that seemed to haunt the Boston Red Sox after they traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees and could not win a World Series--until 2004.