R. Conrad Stein

"Examines World War II in the Pacific, including the causes of the war between Japan and the United States, the important battles and leaders, life for soldiers and life on the homefront, and how the war ended"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history, closing, and restoration of the Ellis Island immigration center and depicts the experiences of the immigrants who came to Ellis Island at the turn of the twentieth century.

Discusses the facts and tall tales about Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allen, who, along with Benedict Arnold, led the Green Mountain Boys in capturing Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775.

Discusses how the black community of Montgomery, Alabama, staged the 1955 boycott to end segregation on public buses.

Traces the events in the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott which began in December, 1955, and changed the course of the civil rights movement.

Describes the history, culture, daily life, and points of interest of the capital city of France.

Presents eyewitness accounts of the devastating effects of the 1871 Chicago fire and describes the subsequent rebuilding of the city.