An accessible reference provides authoritative maps, charts, and chronologies complemented by informative essays that cover all the major periods between the time of the Neanderthals and the nuclear age.

The political, military, and social importance of the Santa Fe trail is revealed in this lively historical account of one of the most important roads in American history.

Young explorers can embark on a vibrant journey to the heart and soul of Mexico where they will discover its rich history, its beautiful landscapes, its customs and traditions, and its artistic heritage.

More than 350 rare photographs, artifacts, period illustrations, maps, and informational sidebars complement a collection of firsthand accounts to record the military, political, social, and cultural history of the Civil War, furnishing in-depth descriptions of campaigns and battles, a look at life on the home front, details on the everyday life of soldiers, and more. 15,000 first printing.

Presents a study of Native American culture and society as seen through the eyes of their own historians as well as those who lived among them as captives, friends, and observers, chronicling the documentation of Native American language, lore, traditions, and lifestyles.