Books in Crabtree Chrome series

The snarls of beasts, the clash of steel, the cries of the victims, and the roar of the crowdthese are the gladiator games of ancient Rome. The heroes of these spectacles were the gladiators, who were idolized like todays pop stars. This exciting book reveals the sometimes surprising facts about how these fierce combatants livedand if they could nothow they tried to "die well."

Cold case files dont stay cold for very long anymore. After the medical and police teams have secured the area, the crime scene investigators arrive on the scene. This fascinating book follows the efforts of the different CSI personnel involved in gathering and analyzing the physical evidence of a crime, performing ballistics and DNA tests, following the digital trail through mobile device forensics, and giving evidence in court.

The forced removal of the Cherokee from their land changed not only the lives of the Native people, but also, the course of American history. This gripping title examines the events leading up to the removal of the Cherokee from their native lands, the suffering endured on the Trail of Tears, and the struggles they faced once reaching their new land in present-day Oklahoma. The book also includes information about the Cherokee nation today.

In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tutankhamens tomb. In addition to unearthing astonishing artifacts, Carters discovery revealed fascinating details about King Tuts life and provided insight into ancient Egyptian culture. Engaging, approachable text and vivid images take readers inside the pharaohs tomb as they discover ancient treasures and learn how such artifacts shed light on King Tuts reign, his familys dynasty, the mystery surrounding his death, and the theories of King Tuts curse

On December 7, 1941, Americans woke up to find World War II had landed harshly at their doorstep. This amazing book describes the surprise air raid by Japan on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that shocked the United States into joining the war in Europe. This gripping account describes events leading up to the attack, the preparation made by the Japanese military, the chaos of the attack, and the unleashing of the atomic bomb afterward on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

"On January 24, 1848 a man named James W. Marshall found gold at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. This compelling title explains how Marshalls discovery sparked gold fever and lured thousands of people west in search of great fortunes. Primary source accounts and historical photographs trace the history of the gold rush in California as well as the later Klondike gold rush."--