history

Describes some of the foods prepared in the various areas of what would become the United States during the colonial period. Includes recipes.

Describes the kinds of foods commonly consumed by colonists, including soldiers, during the time of the American Revolutionary War. Includes recipes.

Describes the kinds of foods grown and prepared by the Pilgrims during their first years in America, and their dependence upon Native people to ward off starvation. Includes recipes.

Briefly describes specific disasters throughout history, both natural, such as tornadoes and disease, and manmade, such as airplane crashes and mine explosions.

Presents unusual facts about inventions over the centuries.

A biography of the scientist whose many inventions include the Polaroid camera.

Recounts the story of the German printer credited with the invention of printing with movable type.

Sketches the life of the inventor and businessman who with hard work and an innovative mind changed the car industry in ways that will never be duplicated.

A brief biography of the portrait painter and inventor of the submarine and steamboat.

Describes journeys to the polar regions and the people who risked their lives to reach the coldest places on earth.