miscellanea

A collection of puzzles, games, and activities that help kids discover the history and geography of all fifty U.S. states.

Explores how filmmakers have presented and interpreted important historical events, topics, eras, and figures in film, how Hollywood has influenced Americans' understanding of history, and how films portraying specific events actually compare to the event.

Presents over 100 facts about major places, battles, events, and generals of the Civil War.

Contains seventeen essays in which historians examine key moments in American history and speculate on what might have happened if events had played out differently, considering topics such as what America would be like if there had been no Revolution, and what direction the country would have taken had John F. Kennedy not been assassinated.

Offers memory aids of word associations, rhymes, and cartoon illustrations to help the reader memorize the state capitals to all fifty states of the United States of America.

Describes the many facets of China such as the Yellow River, the Great Wall, and the Forbidden City.

A collection of essays by historians, commentators, and writers that try to capture the essence of the American experience.

A collection of facts, features, obscure details, and overlooked information about America's Civil War.

A colorful search and find activity book about various places in Canada including the Chilkoot Trail, Toronto, and Newfoundland.