Describes the sport of kayaking, the equipment, and gear needed, maneuvers, and safety.

Briefly describes the military exploits of Benedict Arnold, first for the Americans and later for the British.

Describes the incidents leading up to the Boston Massacre, the event itself, the trial following it, and its importance in American history.

Maps And Text chronicle the history of Egypt, which became a civilized land some 5000 years ago. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: The geography of Egypt-Ancient Egypt-Greece, Rome, and Byzantium-The Arab invasion-Mamluks and the Ottomans-Napoleon and Egyptology-Egypt becomes a nation-The Arab Republic Of Egypt.

Describes what people wore during the American Revolution, and some of the political implications of their choices.

Describes what people wore in colonial America, discussing puritan, Quaker, and military styles.

Briefly surveys the Revolutionary War and describes the battle at Yorktown which forced the British to surrender and ended the war.

This book is an overview of the history and culture of India and its people including the geography, myths, arts, daily life, education, industry, and government, with illustrations from primary source documents.