Tells the story of Alexander Graham Bell, the man who invented the telephone, the people who helped him, and the changes that came about because of one of the greatest inventions of all time.
Known as the 'Angel of the Battlefield' for her efforts during the American Civil War, Clara Barton is remembered as a pioneering nurse and humanitarian. This title lets you read about this brave nurse and founder of the American Red Cross.
Magellan set out in 1519 with five ships to find a passage through the Americas. Such a passage, if it existed, would allow Spanish ships to follow a... Læs mere
After the Revolutionary War, Adams was elected America's first vice president and its second President. Ages 12-16 years.
Quarterback Peyton Manning's career symbolizes family, faith, and competitiveness. This biography explores his life. It traces Manning's childhood, influences, and personal life, and features color photographs, informative sidebars, a bibliography, and more.
Discusses the uses, history, and the impact on history of repeating rifles.
La Salle is one of the best-known but least-understood explorers of human history. Celebrated for following the Mississippi to its mouth in Louisiana, he was berated for failing to... Læs mere
After two years of training with the British Mount Everest Expedition, Edmund Hillary, along with Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, completed the challenging climb to become the first... Læs mere
The family values movement is a conservative movement that strongly supports traditional social values. This book offers students an objective look at this important movement,... Læs mere
Early in 1898, the battleship USS Maine was sent to Havana. Then, on the night of February 15, the Maine blew up in Havana Harbor with the loss of... Læs mere