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Discover the people, battles, and politics of America's bloodiest conflict, and explore its causes, chapters, characters, and consequences. Discover the people, battles, and politics of America's bloodiest conflict, and explore its causes, chapters, characters, and consequences With a topic on every page, Civil War Visual Encyclopedia tells the story of the war using simple explanations and stunning photographs. Profiles on decisive battles, strategic...

Explores the history of slavery in the United States.

"The true story of Africans and African Americans in the United States, from their arrival up until 1850"-- Provided by publisher.

Although slavery ended almost 150 years ago, learning about it today helps us understand the racism and prejudice that still exist. We can be inspired by the courage of those who endured slavery and those who fought to end it.

"In this newly revised edition of Colonial Life, young readers will meet the hardworking people of a colonial community, learn about the importance of family members, and discover the roles that religion and education played in people's lives more than two hundred years ago. They will also learn about how people traveled from place to place, how adults and children spent their leisure time, how a plantation was run, and the impact of the slave trade"--...

"The dispute over slavery began before the founding of the United States. Abolitionists saw the ownership of one human being by another as an intolerable evil. Slave owners believed it was essential to their economy and way of life. The struggle between the two shaped the growth and government of the nation. This exciting title shares the views of key figures in their own words. Readers will learn about the many forms the debate took, from bestselling...

"Examines slavery and the Underground Railroad in the United States, including slavery in early America, the difficult daily life of a slave, the creation of the Underground railroad, and the courageous people who helped slaves escape to freedom"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the circumstances surrounding English colonization of Virginia and the evolution of slavery in that colony.

Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom.

Until 1865, millions of slaves worked on plantations and small farms throughout the southern United States. The most common image is of slaves forced into difficult labor on cotton or tobacco fields. However, some plantation slaves were proficient craftsmen, trained in metalworking, carpentry, or other specialized skills. Others were house servants, who cooked and cleaned for their white masters. This book will give readers a better understanding...