R. Conrad Stein

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, art, and people of the Bluegrass State.

Describes the devastating earthquake and ensuing fire that destroyed much of San Francisco in the spring of 1906.

A brief overview explaining how the Supreme Court is the ultimate interpreter of our Constitution.

Describes the events preceding, during, and following this noted event, which helped precipitate the American Revolutionary War.

Relates the events surrounding the completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad at Promontory, Utah, in 1869.

Describes the events of the British invasion and burning of Washington, D.C. in 1814.

"Discusses the Cuban missile crisis, a thirteen-day struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union, including the causes of the conflict, the leaders faced with important decisions, and the final resolution to avoid nuclear war"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the encampment of the Revolutionary Army at Valley Forge and recounts how the soldiers survived a winter of hardship to continue the war against the British.

A biography of Mexico's conqueror.