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Benito Juarez and the French Intervention
R. Conrad Stein
Library Binding (Morgan Reynolds Pub, Oct. 31, 2007)Profiles the man who is considered the father of the modern Republic of Mexico, describing his rise to the presidency, resistance to Napoleon's invasion, and coup of the French regime a few years later.
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The Story of the USS Arizona
R. Conrad Stein
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1992)It’s a peaceful Sunday morning at Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands. Tony Muncie, an 18-year-old crewman, stands on the deck of the battleship U.S.S. Arizona enjoying the warm sea breeze. Suddenly - a thunderous explosion! Tony is thrown into the air as his ship erupts into a flaming, orange fireball. Swarming Japanese planes blanket the sky, bringing instant death to unsuspecting sailors and destruction to the United States' Pacific fleet. This story gives the complete account of the surprise attack that caused the United States to enter World War II.
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Washington
R. Conrad Stein
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)Presents an introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of the state of Washington.
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Denmark
R. Conrad Stein
Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2017)Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!A small Scandinavian nation occupying a peninsula and hundreds of islands, Denmark is home to fewer than 6 million people. However, despite its small size, the country plays a big role in the global economy. Readers will explore Denmark's rich history, from its settlement in prehistoric times to its modern status as one of the world's most prosperous nations. They will also learn about the country's unique style of government, its thriving economy, local cuisine and entertainment, and much more.
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The Story of the Gold at Sutter's Mill
R. Conrad Stein
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 15, 1981)Presents the scene in California after gold was discovered on John Sutter's land in 1849 and the subsequent fortunes made and hearts broken.
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Story of the Trail of Tears
R. Conrad Stein
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, June 1, 1985)Describes how the U.S. government stripped thousands of American Indians of their civil rights and their homeland and forced them to walk the nearly one thousand-mile-long "Trail of Tears" to new Indian territory
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The Pilgrims
R. Conrad Stein
Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1996)Discusses the daily life of the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony.
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John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry in American History
R. Conrad Stein
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 1999)A gripping volume documents the unusual story of John Brown, a courageous man who led the slave revolt at Harpers Ferry and who gave his life in the struggle to abolish slavery in America, and features chapter notes, a timeline, a map, and more.
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The Korean War: "The Forgotten War"
R. Conrad Stein
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Nov. 1, 1994)Looks at the causes and results of the Korean War, and describes major battles and strategies.
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The Roaring Twenties
R. Conrad Stein
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1994)Discusses the major historical events and social developments in the 1920s, including Prohibition, new inventions, the Ku Klux Klan, milestones in the arts, entertainment, and sports, and the stock market crash
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Ellis Island
R. Conrad Stein
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1992)Describes the history, closing, and restoration of the Ellis Island immigration center and depicts the experiences of the immigrants who came to Ellis Island at the turn of the twentieth century
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