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 chronology.

Describes the evacuation of Pompeii and Herculaneum--destroyed by a volcano in A.D. 79--in the 1700s by the Italian government, including in-fighting among leaders, dangers workers faced, and the threat of treasure hunting over preservation.

Primary source documents and narratives recount the War of 1812, from the U.S. declaring war against Great Britain in 1812 to the Treaty of Ghent in 1815.

Presents an illustrated history of the American West through the years.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, sports, arts, religions, culture, and people of France.

Uses primary source documents, narrative, and illustrations to present the history of the Mexican American War.

Maps, photographs, sidebars, Internet resources, and more offer an introduction to Canada, providing information on the country's geography, people, history, government, economy, culture, spiritual life, wildlife, and other related topics.

Describes the vicious attack on the athletes at the Munich Olympic games in 1972.

This title highlights major destinations within Israel and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Israel, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today.

"Describes the fashion trends of the 1960s and 1970s, including step-by-step instructions on how to get the looks today"--