Discover how a game of lacrosse led to a victory for the Ojibwa tribe against the British, find out why the Menominees are called the wild rice people, and meet some of the great heroes of Native America, from Sequoyah and Sitting Bull to Pocahontas. Enjoy the holidays, foods, dances, and stories of these diverse peoples and find the answers to all your questions about Native American history....
Why did the Mound Builders build mounds? See page 14.
What was the Trail of Tears? See page 59.
Why didn't Montezuma attack Cortes' men? See page 27.
Discover how a game of lacrosse led to a victory for the Ojibwa tribe against the British, find out why the Menominees are called the wild rice people...
They braved the rough voyage across the ocean to attain the American dream, but the ancestors of America's rich and diverse social landscape first struggled to make a life in their new homeland. Through the immigrants' own words and contemporary photographs and illustrations, these inspiring volumes not only tell the story of each immigrant group, but also provide insight on what it means to be an American today. Although Germans were once welcome in America for their work ethic and strong moral character, Germany's role in both World Wars challenged their status. Forced to abandon their...
They braved the rough voyage across the ocean to attain the American dream, but the ancestors of America's rich and diverse social landscape first str...
Arnold initially joined the Revolutionary Army during the war with the British. By 1779, Arnold was dissatisfied, shifted his loyalties, and became a spy for the British.
Arnold initially joined the Revolutionary Army during the war with the British. By 1779, Arnold was dissatisfied, shifted his loyalties, and became a ...
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...
With the sudden end of the Vietnam War in April 1975, throngs of Vietnamese fled their country. Within months, more than 130,000 arrived in the United States, determined to begin their lives anew. Here is an all-in-one place to begin a study of this vital segment of the American population.
With the sudden end of the Vietnam War in April 1975, throngs of Vietnamese fled their country. Within months, more than 130,000 arrived in the United...
In 1879, Thomas Edison invented the first practical incandescent electric light, ushering in an era driven by electricity--and helping to transform the country's agrarian economy into the modern industrial economy it is today.
In 1879, Thomas Edison invented the first practical incandescent electric light, ushering in an era driven by electricity--and helping to transform th...
The environmental movement arose in the United States in the late 1800s in response to dwindling forests and pollution. Environmentalism has now become a global effort, led by organizations such as Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund.
The environmental movement arose in the United States in the late 1800s in response to dwindling forests and pollution. Environmentalism has now becom...
From the beginnings of European colonization of North America, the significance of American Indian women has often been ignored or misrepresented. Many historians have undermined the importance and achievements of women in American Indian societies, leaving the lives and contributions of many important American Indian women in the shadows of history. "A to Z of American Indian Women, Revised Edition" profiles 152 American Indian women who have had an impact on American Indian society and the world at large. This volume dispels popular myths and introduces the reader to numerous women whose...
From the beginnings of European colonization of North America, the significance of American Indian women has often been ignored or misrepresented. Man...
A fascinating, in-depth timeline of American Indian history, Chronology of American Indian History, Updated Edition describes thousands of years of events that helped shape the lives and cultures of Native Americans, as well as American society as a whole--from their ancestors' arrival in North America to the present. Coverage has been updated and expanded to include events from January 2001 to the present, such as the Iraq War and the Katrina disaster. New photographs and an expanded bibliography are also featured.
A fascinating, in-depth timeline of American Indian history, Chronology of American Indian History, Updated Edition describes thousands of years of ev...
This book for young readers details the history of the state of Florida, beginning with the Native American population, Spanish colonialism and then the admittance to the Union in 1845.
This book for young readers details the history of the state of Florida, beginning with the Native American population, Spanish colonialism and then t...
