Books with author Peter Benoit

In 1881, French developers began an attempt to build a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Thirty-three years later, the project was finally completed by U.S. workers, changing shipping and travel routes forever. Readers will learn about the difficulties faced in planning and building the Panama Canal. They will also find out how the canal has shaped the world as we know it today.

Since the discovery of nuclear power during World War II, the world has become a very different place. This title explores the impact of nuclear power throughout history, from the detonation of nuclear bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki to the recent debate over the safety of nuclear power plants. It also deals with the struggle to regulate nuclear weapons and explores the many benefits of nuclear energy.

On April 10, 1912, the massive ocean liner Titanic set off on its maiden voyage, from England to New York City. Five days later, the incredible ship was its way to the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. This title covers the history of this legendary ship, from its planning and construction to its tragic sinking. It also details the worldwide reaction to the disaster and the lasting influence the Titanic has had on our culture.

Explore the buildup to the relocation, the terrible conditions the natives were forced to suffer, and the event's impact on U.S.-Indian relations in the following years.Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. The Cornerstones of Freedom series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America. As the United States continued to grow in the early nineteenth century, its people began to covet the land of their native neighbors. This greed led to a horrific forced relocation that we now call the Trail of Tears.

The Supreme Court is one of the most influential bodies of the U.S government. It has steered the nations course on some of historys most important issues, including civil rights and the level of power granted to the federal government. Readers will learn how the Supreme Court is structured and how it operates. They will also examine several of the Supreme Court decisions that have had the greatest impact on the nation and its people.

Learn about the events that made America what she is today.The Supreme Court is one of the most influential bodies of the U.S government. It has steered the nation's course on some of history's most important issues, including civil rights and the level of power granted to the federal government. Readers will learn how the Supreme Court is structured and how it operates. They will also examine several of the Supreme Court decisions that have had the greatest impact on the nation and its people.

Providing an exceptionally detailed investigation of Roman civilization from its founding to its decline in the West twelve centuries later, this book examines Roman political institutions, key figures, and geography. Readers will encounter Roman religion through the ages and discover its role in shaping Roman society and family life. They will also learn about Romes contributions to modern language, law, and architecture.