"The Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862, was the bloodiest single day in American history, with more than 6,000 soldiers killed. Here, James M. McPherson paints a masterful account of this pivotal battle, the events that led up to it, and its aftermath. McPherson vividly describes a day of savage fighting in locales that became forever famous -- the Cornfield, the Dunkard Church, the West Woods, and Bloody Lane. Antietam was a critical...

An overview of the history of the struggle between the Texas settlers and Mexico's General Santa Anna for control of Texas, with a detailed description of the 1836 siege of the Alamo. In these accessible history books, the moments that have defined the US are examined in detail, including numerous photos & diagrams, maps, easy-to-read text, and more. Perfect for students and young patrons examining what made that day, era, or event an American moment....

Explores the rights guaranteed by the first ten amendments to the Constitution, why that Bill of Rights was considered necessary, and how it formed the basis of similar documents in the U.S. and abroad.

Discusses the people and events of the Civil Rights movement in the United States. In these accessible history books, the moments that have defined the US are examined in detail, including numerous photos & diagrams, maps, easy-to-read text, and more. Perfect for students and young patrons examining what made that day, era, or event an American moment.

Provides an overview of the events of the Civil War, the life of Abraham Lincoln, and Lincoln's speech known as the Gettysburg Address. Includes the text of the speech. In these accessible history books, the moments that have defined the US are examined in detail, including numerous photos & diagrams, maps, easy-to-read text, and more. Perfect for students and young patrons examining what made that day, era, or event an American moment.

Provides an overview of the history surrounding the Louisiana Purchase. In these accessible history books, the moments that have defined the US are examined in detail, including numerous photos & diagrams, maps, easy-to-read text, and more. Perfect for students and young patrons examining what made that day, era, or event an American moment.

"Describes in moving detail the military campaign of 1776-1777 and the British, German and American soldiers who fought it."--Back cover.

Discusses defining moments in American history. In these accessible history books, the moments that have defined the US are examined in detail, including numerous photos & diagrams, maps, easy-to-read text, and more. Perfect for students and young patrons examining what made that day, era, or event an American moment.

Discusses defining moments in American history. In these accessible history books, the moments that have defined the US are examined in detail, including numerous photos & diagrams, maps, easy-to-read text, and more. Perfect for students and young patrons examining what made that day, era, or event an American moment.