Dennis B Fradin

"Covers the development of the Underground Railroad as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.

"Covers the Boston Massacre as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.

"Tells the story of the horrific three-day event that changed the course of the War between the States"--P. [4] of cover.

"On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed a document that declared all slaves in Confederate states 'forever free.' His bold decision to write and enact the Emancipation Proclamation changed the course of the Civil War and led to a nation that was truly 'a more perfect union'"--P. [4] of cover.

"Covers the first manned lunar landing as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshoni woman who accompanied explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition in the early 1800s.

Discusses the history and culture of a country in which nearly half the land is below sea level, protected from flooding only by a network of man-made dikes and dams.

Profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented. Includes the text of the Declaration and its history.

Contains first-hand accounts of tornadoes in the United States, explains why and how tornadoes happen, and discusses ways to stay safe.