Explains the historical background and events of the Salem witch trails.

Presents the conception, design, and construction of the Statue of Liberty.

Discusses the process of becoming a fighter pilot during World War II and how dangerous it was.

Describes the disadvantages to being a Pony Express rider, including riding in all weather, natural disasters, and disease.

Describes the hazards to being one of the many builders during the construction of the Hoover Dam, including the tough living conditions, the extreme heights, and the diverting of a river.

Traces the founding of the English colony at Jamestown, its struggle for survival, and its eventual decline.

Brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons depict explorers Lewis and Clark, outlining their routes, personal experiences, and encounters with the Native Americans.

A humorous look at the Boston Tea Party.

"Describes what life would be like without clean water"--

What if we didnt have any dirt or soil? Its hard to imagine. The ground would look different and many of the plants, trees and animals we know today would disappear. Dirt, and or soil, supplies a surprising variety of raw materials for making things. Learn about the ways dirt and soil have been used by humans over the centuries, from cave paintings to crop farming, and the exciting prospects for dirt and soil we may see in the future. Where does...