As the Soviet Union attempted to expand the influence of communism around the world, the United States responded with a policy called "containment" to prevent it. The war in Vietnam was a… More →

This interesting book examines the events and people who were involved in the War of 1812 between the United States and what would later become Canada. Unusal for a war, the conflict ended… More →

This exciting graphic novel recounts three historic land and air battles in Europe during World War… • Duel in the skies - The Battle of Britain, September 24, 1940 - The desperate air batt More →

One hundred years ago on December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers made the first successful powered flight. The venture kicked off a frenzy for flight at the turn of the century. Children will… More →

Thomas Edison was known as an inventor, but what about before that? Find out what happened when Edison was younger, and what he did that made him famous later on. More →

Children are fascinated by the uses of gadgets from the past. In Tools and Gadgets, children will have the opportunity to learn about the tools found in the home, general store, doctor's… More →

This amazing book provides a snapshot of trade and commerce within and sometimes between various ancient civilizations. Engaging illustrations, detailed timelines, and fascinating information More →

This important book shows how trade and commerce spread with the conquests made by the early Islamic empires. Key topics explored include: transportion by caravans, ships, and boats; monetary More →

In the 19th Century, railroads were a form of transportation that changed the world. Transcontinental Railroads looks at the sweeping changes made to society and the challenges created by the More →

With few roads and bridges, travel in the early days was slow, difficult, and often dangerous. The early settlers had to find creative ways of getting around. This attractive book describes… More →