Books in Landmark Events in American History series

Chronicles the events leading up to the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, describes the Yorktown campaign and the battle, and explains why the battle was important for gaining American independence.

Describes the March on Washington on August 28, 1963 during which Martin Luther King, Jr., gave the "I have a dream" speech, and discusses segregation and the civil rights movement before and after the event.

Describes the history of the Manhattan Project and the events and people surrounding the creation of the atomic bomb and discusses the effects of its use during World War II.

Looks at the lives of early Western pioneers and includes discussion of the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from the French in 1803 and the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Covers African Americans from the end of slavery through segregation in the South, to the civil rights movement.

Discusses the Battle of Gettysburg, including the history, significant figures, and the outcome.

Discusses the history of railroads in the United States, focusing on the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Experience Great Battles Of The Civil War Through Engaging Text, Detailed Illustrations, And Photos Of Artifacts.

Discusses the Battle of Gettysburg, including the history, significant figures, and the outcome.

Describes the history of the Manhattan Project and the events and people surrounding the creation of the atomic bomb and discusses the effects of its use during World War II.

Describes the first battles of the Revolutionary War, their causes, and consequences.

Describes the role of Spanish missionaries during the Spanish colonial period in the southwestern United States, discusses mission life, and explores the reasons for the end of the mission era.