Books published by publisher Blackbirch

Photographs by Larry Allan Walk into your backyard, or take a hike through the woods, and a pair of round fox eyes might be watching you from a nearby hiding place. These shy, unseen observers won't harm or threaten you. Foxes are found almost everywhere in North America, even in cities. There are four North American species -- red fox, common gray fox, arctic fox, and kit or swift fox. Cunning, shy, and seldom-seen, foxes are valuable contributors to life in North America. As skilled predators in the food chain, they help maintain the proper balance of nature. And, even though their pelts may bring high prices, foxes are far more valuable for the unique role they play in the natural world.

This highly illustrated, full-color series presents each tribe within the context of its native lands. Color maps, population graphs, and other graphics present vital statistics in an appealing and accessible visual format. History, European contact, native religious beliefs, language, government, art, culture, customs, and daily life are covered, as well as a final section that focuses on modern identity and contemporary experience.

Northerners were split over how to respond to the South when it broke away from the Union in 1861. Many supported Abraham Lincoln's use of military force to keep Southern states from seceding. Others, however, wanted to avoid bloodshed at all costs. This collection of diary excerpts, letters, and other primary sources explores the many opinions that surrounded this unique dilemma.

The Battles, the Leaders, the Presidents - And How Their Paths Intertwined Triangle Histories introduce a new concept for American history series. Each title interweaves, intersects, and overlaps with others in its own unique way. And each title provides a different perspective on the broad subject at hand. Because the Triangle Histories provide a format in which major subjects and themes can be considered from various angles, each collection offers a truly multi-dimensional way to learn and understand more completely. Though each book stands alone, as a set the Revolutionary War collection forms a powerful and engaging way in which to learn about one of the greatest struggles our country has ever endured.

By the dawn of the Civil War in 1861, fierce disputes with the North over slavery, states' rights, and other issues had convinced many of the 5 million whites in the South that their region of the country should become a separate nation. This book provides a wide range of personal accounts from Southerners who personally witnessed both the coming of the Civil War and its devastating results on Southern soil.