Tells of the patriotic Americans who fought in the trenches and from the home front during this first global war. The author recounts the horrors of modern warfare, as armies fought with deadly weapons such as machine guns and poisonous gas for the first time.

Traces the life of the Virginia surveyor, soldier, and plantation owner who became the first president of the United States.

Brings to life the tense months of military build-up as American forces prepared to battle the Iraqis in the heat of the desert.

Chronicles the life and tragic death of the man who championed foreign relations, civil rights, and space exploration as the thirty-fifth president of the United States.

Examines the life of Columbus, his journeys of exploration to the New World, and his later years.

Examines the life of the writer whose work remains among the most memorable in the history of American literature.

Examines the history of the American volunteer service whose young members dedicated their talents and skills to helping needy people throughout the Third World.

Describes the events leading up to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the conspiracy involved in that slaying, and the aftermath of the tragic event.

Explores the life of Dolley Madison, including her Quaker childhood, her marriage to James Madison, her political life as First Lady, and her legacy in American history.