Doak, Robin S

Text and illustrations survey Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's journey northward from New Spain in search of legendary cities of gold, describing his struggles, discoveries, disappointments, and return to New Spain, and providing a glossary, lists of important dates and people, and selected further resources.

A history of South Carolina from its beginning as an English colony to 1788 when it became the eighth state, focusing on the experiences of people who lived and worked in the region.

First-person accounts, archival illustrations, and historical maps describe the history of Maryland from 1634 to 1776, including its founding as a haven for Catholics.

Presents a short history of Georgia from 1521 to 1776, and contains illustrations, historical maps, and first-person accounts from explorers, Native Americans, and colonists on early settlements, the plantation system, and slavery.

Gives examples of ways that people demonstrate the virtue of caring for others by showing kindness, forgiveness, empathy, and gratitude.

Presents a brief biography of Zebulon Pike, soldier and explorer of the American west, provides information oh his childhood, his education, and his expeditions in the Rocky Mountains.

A biography of the ancient Greek historian and general Thucydides, discussing his childhood, life in Sparta, and account of the Peloponnesian War.

Explains how the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife lead to World War I, and includes eyewitness accounts and contemporary views of the event, a time line summarizing important dates, and informative photographs and diagrams.

Presents a brief history of the Islamic world and discusses the Islamic Empire from 632 to 1258 as well as their religious beliefs, military structure, language, art, science, and culture.

Examines how the U.S. became involved in the conflict between North and South Korea, China's involvement, and the United Nation's effort to secure peace.