In 1577-1580, Drake led the second expedition to sail around the world. During his voyage he disproved the theory of the Northwest Passage and charted the North American Pacific coastline.
In 1577-1580, Drake led the second expedition to sail around the world. During his voyage he disproved the theory of the Northwest Passage and charted...
In the tradition of the best-selling series Revolutionary War Leaders, this new series presents 10 figures whose choices of the American Revolutionary War. Ideally suited for middle school students, at 100+ pages these books are the perfect length for school reports and are fully documented. This series meets national history curriculum standards.
In the tradition of the best-selling series Revolutionary War Leaders, this new series presents 10 figures whose choices of the American Revolutionary...
Willard Crompton Samuel Samuel Willard Crompton Chelsea House Publications
Nelson Mandela became the first president of South Africa elected by a fully representative democratic vote. His efforts to end the segregation that paralyzed his country resulted in his being awarded the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize.
Nelson Mandela became the first president of South Africa elected by a fully representative democratic vote. His efforts to end the segregation that p...
Cleric and civil rights activist Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. The first black general secretary of the South African Council of Churches, Tutu preached tirelessly against apartheid and for reconciliation.
Cleric and civil rights activist Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. The first black general secretary of the South African Counci...