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A wonderful addition to Bluewood's popular 100 Series.

Discover the stories behind 100 of the most important inventions throughout history - new edition coming December 2022! From the compass to the printing press, television to virtual reality, readers will learn about 100 of the most important inventions, advancements, and discoveries that have changed the course of human history. Organized chronologically, this fast-paced journey through the history of technology will help kids understand how t...

Over 65 engaging true-life stories contain nuggets of baseball lore about the many legends of America's sport, each featuring a player who has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. 25 historic photos.

Bluewood books is proud to introduce In The 20th Centuries Series, an important and compelling look into distinct aspects of life in the 20th century. Each book in the series will focus on a different topic, providing the reader with an extraordinary chronicle of our past 100 years and insight towards the challenges of tomorrow. They are designed to give a clear and concise overview of the actual events that have contributed to our development...

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A remarkable addition to The Making of America Series from Bluewood Books, Opening of the Western Frontier begins after America's victory in the War of 1812 and provides an insightful and compelling account of the actual events and people that helped shape our country leading up to the Civil War. This book covers the pivotal events of the time including: the Monroe Doctrine, the Missouri Compromise, the Seminole War, the Panic of 1819, key pre...

Over 60 True and Fascinating StoriesChronologically OrganizedFilled with Remarkable Facts and InformationOver 30 PhotographsComplete IndexBrings History to Life

Presents a brief biographical profile and portrait of mostly American and European men known for their contributions in such areas as politics, religion, the arts, and science

A remarkable addition to The Making of America Series from Bluewood Books, The Revolutionary War covers the violent and fascinating true story of the nation's birth. From the Boston Massacre in 1770 through the great battles of the Revolutionary War to the election of George Washington as the first President of the United States in 1789. This is the insightful and compelling account of the actual events that shaped our country at its birth. Ea...

A remarkable addition to The Making of America Series from Bluewood Books, Rise Of A New Nation begins right after the Revolutionary War and provides an insightful and compelling account of the actual events that shaped our country at its birth. Beginning with the Constitutional Convention of 1787 the book goes on to examine the election of George Washington as America's first president, John Adam's election and the undeclared war with France,...

This book covers the pivotal events leading up to, during, and after the war. Beginning with the election of Abraham Lincoln, the secession of southern states from the Union and the bombing of Fort Sumter the country enters into an all out war. A detailed account of each of the major battles is included as well as concise descriptions of key political people, issues and events, including: the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln's assassination,...

In Media in the 20th Century, explores the extraordinary rise of power of the different forms of media-print and electronic-through the 20th century and the issues of censorship, regulations, influence and manipulation through the decades. Read about the rise of "yellow journalism" in the 1900s, the boom years of radio in the '20s, the coming of television in the '30s, the coverage of wars in the different decades, the rise of "media screening...

The top 100 international male and female athletes from over 20 different sports--through recorded history. Chronologically organized, the book begins with Milo of Crotona, the greatest of Olympian athletes. The 100th place belongs to Tiger Woods, today's dominant presence in pro golf. Each athlete is wonderfully profiled with an engaging one-page biography, along with an illustration or photograph and locator map.

Presents a history of medical innovations from the development of acupuncture in 2700 B.C. to the advent of cloning and the manufacture of bodily organs in 1997.

In 100 Leaders Who Shaped Colonial North America, readers will be fascinated to learn about a variety of people who have played a major role in the development and colonization of North America. Influences upon colonial life and life as we know it today derive from the early English, French, Spanish, Dutch and other leaders who set down the original foundations.A wide range of leaders are featured, including English leaders such as Miles Stand...

In 100 Families Who Shaped World History, readers will be fascinated to learn about a variety of families who have attained leadership positions or have demonstrated unique abilities in a variety of fields through two or more generations. Families from ancient to modern times and from around the world are featured. Included are such notable families as the Fords, the Rothschilds and the Rockefellers of business. The Kennedys and the Harrisons ...