Dates with history

Relates the events of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Towers and the Pentagon, discussing the search for the people responsible, response from other countries and from the United States government, and the heroism of rescuers.

Describes the events surrounding the assassination of President John Kennedy, including the manhunt, the investigation, and the impact on the American people and American society.

Relates events leading up to the Apollo missions, the successful Apollo 11 space flight to the moon, and the impact of this event on history.

Larry Allerton's zeal for women's suffrage, however, pales in comparison to his admiration for the barnstormers. Nothing is more important to him than being with those pilots and their planes. He sneaks away to the airfield, leaving Gloria and Mother to do his household chores, in addition to their efforts for the suffrage cause. Even after his parents punish him, Larry starts skipping schoo to spend more timie at the airfield. Finally he is caught ba a truant officer. What will it take to convince Larry that he needs to make time for his family an his schoolwork?

A biography of Nelson Mandela, civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa, told in the context of his country's modern history.

Relates how scientists in several countries over a period of many years conducted research that ultimately led to the invention of the atomic bomb, which was then used against Japan in the hope of ending World War II.

Relates how Adolf Hitler's determination to succeed helped him to overcome such obstacles as a poor education and become dictator of Germany.

A simple introduction to the life of Rosa Parks and her role in the efforts to gain equal rights for African Americans.

A discussion of the events leading up to the American war for independence from Britain, the revolutionary struggle, the Declaration of Independence, and the beginning of a new nation.