Gareth Stevens Publishing

A Graphic History of the American West
This exciting series presents a vibrant period in American History in a way that is sure to engage young readers. Even those that are reluctant to read will find themselves drawn to these tales of the American West thanks to their accessible text and graphic novel style. Eye-catching illustrations a...

The Battle of the Alamo
The defense of the Alamo by an army of Texans is a legendary tale of loyalty and sacrifice. In this exciting book readers explore the incredible story behind the event. They uncover fascinating facts about the brave men who tried to protect the Alamo from Mexican forces even when all hope was lost. ...

The Battle of the Little Bighorn
The Battle of the Little Bighorn was one of the most brutal battles in the American journey westward. Readers will learn of the courageous men on both sides of the conflict, including Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer and Lakota war chief Crazy Horse. The strategies that led to Custer’s def...

The Explorations of Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark are two of the most famous names in the history of the American West. Their adventures exploring early America’s uncharted lands are retold in exhilarating graphic-novel form in this book. Readers discover amazing facts about the lands Lewis and Clark traveled through and the people ...

The Gold Rush
In 1848 America was changed forever by the discovery of gold in California. It led to the growth of cities like San Francisco, altered the way Americans thought about earning money, and brought thousands of fortune-seekers to the West. In this book, readers explore the fascinating story of the gold ...

The Oregon Trail
Readers discover what it was like to travel the treacherous path of the Oregon Trail. They uncover incredible facts about the impact of the trail on the American landscape, opening up the country in a way that had never been done before. Readers will get a firsthand look at life on the Oregon Trail ...

The Pony Express
The famous Pony Express is presented to readers in a new, exciting way. The story of brave riders who often risked their lives to deliver much-needed mail is one that will keep readers entertained as they learn new facts about this period in American history. Readers discover the heroic journey take...

Ancient Egyptian Warfare
Worshipping gods. Building temples and pyramids. Learning to defend Egypt from foreign invaders. Developing Bronze Age weapons. Experience life as an Egyptian foot soldier! Learn how ancient Egyptians lived during a 200-year occupation of Lower Egypt by the Hyksos. Discover how the peaceful Egyptian...

Ancient Greek Warfare
Governing ancient city-states. Invading neighboring settlements. Learning to fight like a Spartan warrior. Constructing the world’s first catapults. Experience life as an ancient Greek foot soldier! Discover how the Athenian Empire was defended from the Persians. Learn how leaders such as Alexander ...

Ancient Persian Warfare
Trading along the Silk Road. Adopting foreign fighting methods. Developing currency and a system for delivering messages over great distances. Experience life as an ancient Persian foot soldier! Discover how the ancient Persians built the world’s first empire. Learn about their fighting methods and ...

Ancient Roman Warfare
Fighting in formation. Building military camps. Defending fortresses. Constructing battering rams. Experience life as an ancient Roman foot soldier! Learn how ancient Romans built the world’s largest empire. Discover how they learned from early defeats and improved upon the weapons of their enemies....

Ancient Warfare
Why is Alexander the Great considered the most powerful war general of all time? How did the ancient Romans defend such a vast empire? What was life like for a Spartan soldier? How did the Egyptians develop Bronze Age weapons? Why did the ancient Persians invent the scythed chariot? Learn the answer...

1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Disasters can change the course of lives in the blink of an eye. Through detailed descriptions, expert testimony, and gripping firsthand accounts, this series takes an in-depth look at some of the greatest catastrophes of the last century.

1993 Mississippi River Floods
Disasters can change the course of lives in the blink of an eye. Through detailed descriptions, expert testimony, and gripping firsthand accounts, this series takes an in-depth look at some of the greatest catastrophes of the last century.

Challenger and Columbia
Disasters can change the course of lives in the blink of an eye. Through detailed descriptions, expert testimony, and gripping firsthand accounts, this series takes an in-depth look at some of the greatest catastrophes of the last century.

Disasters
Disasters can change the course of lives in the blink of an eye. Through detailed descriptions, expert testimony, and gripping firsthand accounts, this series takes an in-depth look at some of the greatest catastrophes of the last century.

Hurricane Andrew
Disasters can change the course of lives in the blink of an eye. Through detailed descriptions, expert testimony, and gripping firsthand accounts, this series takes an in-depth look at some of the greatest catastrophes of the last century.

Mount St. Helens
Disasters can change the course of lives in the blink of an eye. Through detailed descriptions, expert testimony, and gripping firsthand accounts, this series takes an in-depth look at some of the greatest catastrophes of the last century.

Titanic
Disasters can change the course of lives in the blink of an eye. Through detailed descriptions, expert testimony, and gripping firsthand accounts, this series takes an in-depth look at some of the greatest catastrophes of the last century.

Building the Panama Canal
The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear...

Events That Shaped America
The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear...

Fort Sumter: The Civil War Begins
The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear...

Lexington and Concord
Explore the background of the American Revolution and discover how those first shots came to be fired.

The 1963 Civil Rights March
The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear...

The Anasazi Culture at Mesa Verde
On a high plateau in the Southwest, hundreds of years ago, lived the Anasazi people of Mesa Verde. This book tells the story of why they climbed the mesa and how they lived there. It examines the Anasazi peoples move to the extraordinary cliff dwellings and their sudden disappearance from the region...

The Atom Bomb Project
The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear...

The Battle of Gettysburg
When two huge armies met in a battle at Gettysburg, in July 1863, the course of the Civil War changed. This book tells the story of that momentous battle. It also explains the events that led up to the Civil War and how a nation could have been divided because of its different beliefs.

The Battle of Yorktown
The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear...

The California Gold Rush
In 1849, thousands of people arrived in California in one of the biggest and fastest migrations North America has ever known. This book tells the story of why they came to dig for gold and describes life in the mining camps and the new cities that sprang up. It also explains how Americans from the e...

The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a turning point in a struggle for freedom and equality in the United States. This book tells the story of African Americans from the time of slavery to the civil rights protests of the1960s, looking in-depth at segregation and racism in the U.S. It details how the boyc...

The Oregon Trail
The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear...

The Salem Witch Trials
The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear...

The Scopes "Monkey" Trial
The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear...

The Scottsboro Case
The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear...

The Seneca Falls Women's Rights Convention
The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear...

The Settling of St. Augustine
The settlement of St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565 was the beginning of European colonization in what is now the United States of America. This book tells the story of the colony and of the Native people who lost their way of life, freedom, and lives when the Spanish came to Florida. It tells of the ...

The Stock Market Crash of 1929
The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear...

The Trail of Tears
This book tells the tragic story of Indian removal, when the U.S. government forced sixty thousand people in the southeastern part of the United States to leave their homes.

The Transcontinental Railroad
This book tells the story of the railroad and shows how the technical challenges and huge scale of the task were overcome by the hard labor of thousands of workers.

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
This book explains the circumstances of factory labor in the early 1900s that led to the tragic fire that killed 146 people.

The Writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner"
The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear...

Graphic American History (Graphic Heroes of the American Revolution/Graphic History of the American West Combo Set)
American history is fresh and exciting in this unique collection. The engaging graphic novel style of these books will captivate even the most reluctant readers, allowing them to be immersed in thrilling tales of early American adventures. Readers discover the heroes of the American Revolution, seei...

Landmarks of Liberty
Certain buildings, monuments, statues, and other landmarks instantly call to mind some of the most interesting moments in United States history. Many, such as Independence Hall during the American Revolution, were actually part of history. Others were created to honor great leaders, such as the Linc...

Visit Independence Hall
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall invites visitors to stand in the same room where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Today, anyone can see where George Washington sat as he presided over the Constitutional Convention. This historical building was a gathering place during the most crucial mo...

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