Turning points in U.S. history

Describes the first manned lunar landing by the United States and how it influenced social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future. Includes color photographs, side-bars, and a time-line.

A brief history of slavery in America, the development of the Underground Railroad, and efforts by the South to maintain its slave-holding policies.

Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Cuban missile crisis. Provides information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects.

Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Boston tea party. Provide information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects.

Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the first moon landing. Provides information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects.

Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the dropping of the atomic bombs in World War II. Provides information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects.

Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the D-day invasion. Provides information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects.

Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Montgomery bus boycott. Provides information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects.

Provides twelve facts about the Louisiana Purchase, looking at the reasons behind it and its lasting effects.

Provides twelve facts about the Civil War, looking at what led to the conflict between the states and its lasting effects.