Baxter, Roberta

Presents factual details of the Battle of Gettysburg that took place during the U.S. Civil War.

Examines the dropping of the atomic bombs, from three different perspectives.

Introduces young readers to the invention of computers and discusses ENIAC and silicon transistors and advancements in computer technology.

Describes events before, during, and after the dropping of the atomic bombs during World War II from the perspectives of a Manhattan Project scientist, a witness in Hiroshima, and an aide to the U.S. Secretary of War. Includes photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Studies the history, importance, and preservation of the Magna Carta. Features color illustrations and photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

"[Relates the] story of Aron Ralston, a man who became trapped under a rock and had to cut off his own arm to survive."--Provided by publisher.

Describes events of the Great Depression during the 1930s from three different perspectives, a government worker, a Civilian Conservation Corps worker, and a twelve-year-old girl.

Describes the creation of the United States Constitution from three different perspectives, a serving girl, a law clerk, and an apprentice printer.

Describes the creation of the United States Constitution from three different perspectives, a serving girl, a law clerk, and an apprentice printer.

Looks at the history of the study of earthquakes.