history

This book is an introduction to video games, from the first game played on an oscilloscope in 1958 to today's Nintendo Wii, which was released in 2006.

The story of an African-American girl and her family who travel on a wagon train from Virginia to California.

Describes the background and history of the Detroit Pistons pro basketball team to 1997.

Presents a picture-book biography of Philo Farnsworth, who created the world's first television image in 1928.

To commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the first manned moon landing, Robert Burleigh and Mike Wimmer have teamed up to produce this beautifully rendered tribute that will transport readers across space and time onto the surface of the moon--to experience every sensation just as Armstrong and Aldrin did.

Provides a brief history of a variety of candies and chewing gum. Includes recipes for sugar paste, fudge, and taffy.

A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to modern high-performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.

An illustrated introduction to the life and achievements of Susan B. Anthony, an activist in the temperance movement, abolitionist, and advocate for equal rights.

Highlights players, managers, and memorable games in this history of the baseball team which began in Brooklyn in 1890 and moved to the West Coast in 1958.

Highlights the history and key players and coaches of the Denver Nuggets.