Nardo, Don

Explores the history and culture of Black Americans, and examines how their experiences during various historical events have shaped Black American identity. Includes color photographs, sidebars, and additional resources.

"Chronicles the historic meeting of two railroad lines in 1869 that linked the U.S. transcontinental railroad and Andrew J. Russell's famous photograph of the event"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the photographs of the official White House photographer, Cecil Stoughton, and describes how his pictures of the smooth succession of power after Kennedy's assassination reassured many shocked Americans.

Explores the photographs of Mathew Brady who chronicled the American Civil War in his photographs.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Aztec civilization and then examines questions such as: How Did Religion Spur the Aztec Migration into Mexico?, How Did Reverence for the Gods shape the Aztecs' Creative Expression?, How Did Warfare Define the Aztecs' Identity and Success as a People?, and How Did Foreign Aggression and Greed Destroy the Aztec Civilization?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Rome and then examines questions such as: How Did Dissatisfaction with the Monarchy Give Rise to the Roman Republic?, How Did Internal Conflict Destroy the Republic and Give Birth to an Empire?, How Did a Persecuted Faith Become the Official Religion of Rome?, and How Did External Threats and Internal Decline Cause Western Rome's Demise?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Mesopotamia and then examines questions such as: How Did Agriculture Make Mesopotamian Civilization Possible?, How Did the Rise of Mesopotamian City-States Alter Human Communities?, How Did Early Mesopotamian Warfare Influence Warfare Among Later Peoples?, and How Did Mesopotamian Writing and Learning Benefit Later Civilizations?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Egypt and then examines questions such as: How Did the Nile River Make Egyptian Civilization Possible?, How Did an Agrarian Society Build One of the World's Most Enduring Structures?, How Did Religious Beliefs Shape Egyptian Views of Life and Death?, and How Did Cleopatra Contribute to Ancient Egypt's Final Fall?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Greece and then examines questions such as: How Did the Rise of City-States Shape the Development of Greek Society?, How Did Greek Military Practices Influence Western Warfare?, How Did Athenian Theatrical Traditions Influence Performing Arts in the Modern Age?, and How Did Alexander's Conquests Bring About Greece's Last Great Age?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient India and then examines questions such as: What Part Did India's Early Cultures Play in the Birth of Hinduism?, How Did Alexander's Invasion of India Alter Indian Culture?, How Did Foreign Invasions Give Rise to India's Largest Empire?, and How Did One Indian Ruler Help Transform Buddhism into a World Religion?.