Stories in American history

"Read about how over half a million men, woman and children risked their lives and traveled west on the Oregon Trail in hopes for a better future"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about the history of the Alamo, and those who fought in the battle to win it and why it was so important to Texas"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the building of the first railroad to join the eastern and western part of the United States and the effect of this transcontinental link on the future development of the country.

Describes the events and people surrounding the creation of the atomic bomb, and examines the effects of its use during World War II.

"Read about how over half a million men, woman and children risked their lives and traveled west on the Oregon Trail in hopes for a better future"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about when gold was discovered in California, and how this triggered one of the most amazing migrations in history"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about how slaves from the South tried to escape to freedom by use of what became known as The Underground Railroad"-- Provided by the publisher.

This book describes the Battle of the Alamo (1836), those who fought the battle, and why it was so important to Texas.

Describes the events and people surrounding the creation of the atomic bomb, and examines the effects of its use during World War II.