Explores the myths and legends about cowboys, along with cowboy gear and clothes, cattle drives, and famous cowboys including Bill Pickett, cowgirl Annie Oakley, and film star John Wayne.
Offers a brief history of gladiators, describing the different types of gladiators, the role they played in ancient cultures, the tools they used, and other related topics.
Presents an overview of the war the United States fought with neighboring Mexico, from 1846-1848, and includes information on the causes of the war, how the war was waged,its geographic extent, and its effect on national boundaries.
A look at the career of comic book writer Bill Finger, who helped create DC Comics' superhero Batman and, for many years, wrote the Batman comic books for little payment while Bob Kane received sole credit.
Introduces the European immigrants who came to North America as explorers and settlers, their interactions with native people, and the wars that ultimately led to their independence.
