Dan Elish

"This series provides comprehensive information on the presidents of the United States and places each within his historical and cultural context. It also explores the formative events of his times and how he respond"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides comprehensive information on President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"--Provided by publisher.

Recounts how the Cherokees, after fighting to keep their land in the nineteenth century, were forced to leave and travel 1200 miles to a new settlement in Oklahoma, a terrible journey known as the Trail of Tears.

On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the raid that captured bin Laden to life. Kids will feel as though they are in the room with President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and the others in the cabinet who called for and monitored the raid. Primary source quotations make the event feel immediate, and photographs by the White House photographer add to the immediacy and the understanding...

Surveys the history, geography, and economy of the Empire State, as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Focuses on the events surrounding James Meredith's efforts to be allowed to attend the University of Mississippi in 1962.

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of this city of contrasts.

A biography of the African American woman who escaped from slavery, led slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad, aided Northern troops during the Civil War, and worked for women's suffrage.