During the Revolutionary War, Alexander Hamilton led his troops as captain. After the war he worked to make the new national government stronger, and served as the First U.S Secretary of the Treasury. Ages 12-16 years.
Presents the lives and contributions made by the Civil War era's greatest leaders, representatives of both sides in the conflict, Northerners and Southerners. This title helps to learn... Læs mere
The clashes between the Union and the Confederates are nearly countless, ranging from minor skirmishes to full-scale engagements that sometimes stretched across battlefields measuring... Læs mere
Galileo was an Italian mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. He is also noted for being the first to study the skies with a refracting telescope. In one... Læs mere
Provides an illustrated history of the first permanent English colony in North America.
He read and wrote with the greatest of passions. And Jorge Luis Borges, the greatest of Argentine writers, created, through a 60-year-long career, one of the significant and enduring... Læs mere
Examines the nature of selected political revolutions in the past three centuries and around the world. Identifies the causes of revolution and... Læs mere
When it was completed in 1825, the Erie Canal brought an increase in goods and capital, making New York the leading financial and commercial center in the nation.... Læs mere
Though the United States stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, the shape of the nation has shifted many times over the course of its history. This title tells the story of the purchase that opened up the possibility of American westward expansion.
Traces the history of the Missouri River from prehistoric through modern times, including how people have used it for exploration, commerce, and recreation.