Series focuses on inventions we often take for granted and how they have changed our lives.

A history of time measurement, including a short biography of John Harrison, inventor of the chronometric clock, and the effect of the clock on the Industrial Revolution.

"Covers the Trail of Tears as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.

Two boys in Little Rock get caught up in the storm of the struggle over public school integration.

Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Boston tea party. Full-color spreads provide information about the event's critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.

"Learn amazing facts about US history's most dramatic moments with Turning Points in US History. Each book examines a significant historical event and provides cool facts about the event's key players, how it turned out the way it did, and its lasting effects." --

"A historical account of the Arab Spring, including the events leading up to the string of protests, the people involved, the conditions of political instability, and the lingering aftermath"--