Chronicles the history of the United States from its beginning before 1630 to the present day.

"The fighting was intense, the casualties high, and the heroism renowned. However, there's a peculiar history and downright macabre legacy associated with the Civil War that while less familiar, is irresistibly compelling. In Weird Civil War, you'll find plenty of tragic tales, strange facts, and spooky scenarios to astonish you, from 'The Ghosts of Gettysburg' to 'The Wolf Man of Versailles,' to 'The Secret Life of John Wilkes Booth.' Curious artifacts,...

The US government was founded on the idea of rule by the people. This means that citizens have a say in how the government works. They choose leaders to represent them. Rule by the People explores this idea, looking at different ways people can participate in government.

In the United States, all citizens have certain rights and freedoms. The government cannot limit or take these freedoms away. But not everyone has always had these freedoms. Throughout history, many groups had to fight for equal rights. And as the country has changed, efforts to protect people's rights have also changed. Individual Rights and Liberties explores these freedoms, looking at how people interpret and understand them.

Examine the history of America through some of its most iconic symbols, objects, and places, diving deep into each symbol's history and how its meaning has changed over time using them as a gateway to understanding America's past and present. From flags and statues to revered landmarks, people live alongside and interact with history every day.

The First Amendment of the US Constitution states that all people have the right to freedom of the speech and the press. This means citizens can speak, write, and publish freely. But there are limits to these rights. People continue to debate what types of speech are protected by the First Amendment. Freedom of Speech and the Press explores these rights, looking at how our understanding of these freedoms continues to change.

An unstoppable event threatens the world's population by attacking the most basic human instinct of all: survival. Elliot Moore is an ordinary man who is trying to save his family from a terrifying, invisible killer. As Elliot discovers the incredible possibility of what is happening, it becomes very clear that no one is safe.

"At the age of three, Michaela DePrince found a photo of a ballerina that changed her life. She was living in an orphanage in Sierra Leone at the time, but was soon adopted by a family and brought to America. Michaela never forgot the photo of the dancer she once saw, and quickly decided to make her dream of becoming a ballerina come true."--Amazon.com.