Books with author Stuart Murray

John Trumbull's sweeping historical paintings of battle scenes of the American Revolution hang in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., for all to see. This patriot-artist painted lifelike portraits of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, and he traveled around the country to capture realistic likenesses of the other Founding Fathers who drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Pore over the landmark work left by this brilliant artist and become acquainted with a man who, despite great adversity, was determined to portray in lush detail the first stirrings of the nation that would become America. The inscription on John Trumbull's memorial fittingly reads: "To his country he gave his sword and pencil."

This book introduces readers to the underwater world of submarines, showing them how these amazing watercraft have used stealthy secret attacks throughout history to revolutionize ocean warfare. Vibrant images and detailed diagrams of submarines from the U.S., Britain, Russia, and Germany are featured, from U-boats of the early 20th century to todays fastest and most powerful nuclear submarines. Readers will see firsthand how developments in technology have allowed submarines to patrol at greater and greater depths undetected. Vivid visuals and comprehensive text are combined to present a high-interest take on both STEM and social studies curricula.

John Trumbull's sweeping historical paintings of battle scenes of the American Revolution hang in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., for all to see. This patriot-artist painted lifelike portraits of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, and he traveled around the country to capture realistic likenesses of the other Founding Fathers who drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776.Pore over the landmark work left by this brilliant artist and become acquainted with a man who, despite great adversity, was determined to portray in lush detail the first stirrings of the nation that would become America. The inscription on John Trumbull's memorial fittingly reads: "To his country he gave his sword and pencil."

Discover the saga of the American West -- from the adventures of Lewis and Clark to the massacre at Wounded Knee. Here is an original and exciting new guide to the fascinating story of the American West. Superb color illustrations offer a unique and revealing "eyewitness" view of this rich history. See Jim Bowie's famous knife, a Pony Express rider's saddle bag, a Pawnee warrior's shield, a goldminer's scale, and a Wells, Fargo stagecoach. Learn how sod houses were built, who was called "Little Sure Shot", how Geronimo was finally captured, who the Buffalo soldiers were, what was the "Golden Spike", and what "Seeing the elephant" means. Discover the dangers of a trail drive, how Buffalo Bill got his name, how Custer was defeated, how to pan for gold, who the mountain men were, and much, much more.