Examines the life of Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro, including his early explorations in the Americas, his conquest of Peru and the Inca Empire, and his death and legacy.
Discusses the life and people of Pocahontas, her involvement with the Jamestown settlers, her trip to England, and her death. Includes activities, sidebars, a map, and a timeline.
Chronicles the history of the Navajo people of the southwestern U.S., looks at the lives of modern-day Navajo, and includes an activity and resources for further study.
Describes the life of the Native-American tribe known as the Chumash Indians who lived along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Discusses life in their villages, homes covered with tule stalks, and their sweat lodges. Provides information on their leader known as a wot, and on shamans who practiced healing and taught spiritual beliefs. Also contains information on the formation of many missions by Spanish priests and the takeover of land by the Spanish colonists.
Documents the history of the California Gold Rush, which began in 1848, and describes how the movement transformed American society, reshaped the United States, and the lives of the Americans who participated; and includes a chronology and time line.
Tells the life story of Benedict Arnold, the controversial American general who went from hero to villain when he sold military secrets to the British during the Revolutionary War; and features multiple-choice review questions at the end of each chapter.
Examines the life of nineteenth-century Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, discussing his boyhood, his early interest in radio waves, and his pioneering work in the field of wireless technology.
