The brief history covers the Whiskeytown area in northern California from the Gold Rush period through the building of Whiskeytown Dam and the dedication by John F. Kennedy, to the present.
The brief history covers the Whiskeytown area in northern California from the Gold Rush period through the building of Whiskeytown Dam and the dedicat...
Shasta Dam is the second largest dam in America and this book covers the construction during the years, 1938-1945. Using official photographs taken by the Bureau of Reclamation during construction, readers will learn about the engineering challenges that needed to be overcome and of the personal stories of some of the thousands of men and women who built the dam.
Shasta Dam is the second largest dam in America and this book covers the construction during the years, 1938-1945. Using official photographs taken by...
Frank T. Crowe joined the newly formed United States Reclamation Service in 1905 and headed West to work on numerous irrigation projects designed to 'water the West.' This biography of Crowe traces Crowes career from work on the Yellowstone Project up through the building of mighty Hoover and Shasta Dams.
Frank T. Crowe joined the newly formed United States Reclamation Service in 1905 and headed West to work on numerous irrigation projects designed to '...
The year is 1818. Rodrigo DeSilva is twelve-years old and he has just landed in Monterey, California. Here he meets Kahulpana, a member of the Esselen tribe of Native Americans. Follow the adventures of Rodrigo and Kahulpana as they learn about each others' culture and defend the presidio against a land and sea attack by privateers Learn what life was like at nearby Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo (Carmel Mission) and Mission San Juan Bautista. Meet Loliki, a Sargentaruc Indian and find out why she and her people have an important decision to make. This book is part of the "Courage in...
The year is 1818. Rodrigo DeSilva is twelve-years old and he has just landed in Monterey, California. Here he meets Kahulpana, a member of the Esselen...
Twelve-year old Daniel Harte and his father, Harold, have recently arrived in colonial Boston in 1773. Daniel's new friend, Peter Ward, is a member of the patriotic group of local citizens known as the Sons of Liberty. Join Daniel and Peter as they prepare for the biggest "tea party" in Boston's history. This book is part of the "Courage in History" Series.
Twelve-year old Daniel Harte and his father, Harold, have recently arrived in colonial Boston in 1773. Daniel's new friend, Peter Ward, is a member of...
Young William Hawkins and his father Henry, join Giles and Constance Hopkins and other Pilgrim settlers in their courageous voyage across the Atlantic. You will read how this dedicated group of adventures struggled to survive in a harsh new land, against all odds. Learn how William, Giles and Constance make new friends among the local Native Americans and experience fantastic adventures in the wilderness of the "New World." This book is part of the "Courage in History" Series.
Young William Hawkins and his father Henry, join Giles and Constance Hopkins and other Pilgrim settlers in their courageous voyage across the Atlantic...
Join Francisco and his good friend Pedro as they sail with Christopher Columbus on an exciting adventure to the "New World." Find out why Columbus wants to sail into the vast, unknown Sea of Darkness. Why would two boys be allowed to go on such a dangerous voyage? You will see, first-hand, the dangers of sea travel and how the courage of Columbus kept everyone safe. Read how Francisco and Pedro, stepped ashore boldly and met Tiapo and Caunita, two native-Americans children living on the island of Guanahani. You will discover how the "Indians" lived and how the sailors treated them. Will...
Join Francisco and his good friend Pedro as they sail with Christopher Columbus on an exciting adventure to the "New World." Find out why Columbus wan...
A short, concise history of the United States. Volume 1 covers the time period 1000-1877: European exploration; colonial founding; Revolution and Constitution; Early Republic; and the Civil War and Reconstruction.
A short, concise history of the United States. Volume 1 covers the time period 1000-1877: European exploration; colonial founding; Revolution and Cons...
This book is a collection of Jack London's short stories about his experiences sailing and seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean during the late 1800s. An additional adventure looks at life along the Sacramento River. The five showcased stories are adapted to increasingly higher reading levels--from 6.2 to 9.8 on the Flesch-Kincaid Reading scale. Maps, drawings, and photographs help bring alive the age of sailing and the courage of young sailors. A special section describes and illustrates the different types of sailing vessels, and a glossary and footnotes help the reader understand nautical...
This book is a collection of Jack London's short stories about his experiences sailing and seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean during the late 1800s. An...
The year is 1862 and the United States is engaged in a deadly civil war. President Lincoln has ordered the navy to blockade all Southern seaports. Neutral nations, like England, were told not to try and break through the blockade. This story by the classic author, Jules Verne relives the adventures of one English ship, the Dolphin, and its attempt to "run the blockade" into Charleston, South Carolina. Join Captain James Playfair as he makes plans for the voyage and how he discovers something unusual about his newest crew member.
The year is 1862 and the United States is engaged in a deadly civil war. President Lincoln has ordered the navy to blockade all Southern seaports. Neu...
