Introduction PART 1 BIRTH OF A NATION Chapter 1 Sparks of RevolutionExplanation of the root causes of the American Revolution, and the outbreak of hostilities in battles such as Concord, Bunker Hill and Lexington. Chapter 2 Washington Takes Over, 1775-77George Washington takes charge of the Continental Army in June 1775. The rebels are driven back under brutal British offensives against New York and Philadelphia, but the British also suffer in Canada...

The southwest tribes include the Apache, Navajo, and Pueblo. These tribes are known for their art, architecture, and fierceness in battle. This exciting book captures the richness of these tribes' cultures and provides an in-depth look at the warriors and wars that shaped them.

A guide to dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles provides detailed information on what the members of different species looked like, where and how they lived, how they fought, and how they died.

This book, divided into categories of "Ancient Disasters," "Imperial Disasters," "Medieval Disasters," "Early Modern Disasters," "Industrial Age Disasters," "Disasters of a New Century," and "Modern Disasters," examines catastrophes caused by geological events, social causes, and negligence.

Contains descriptions and color illustrations of thirteen dangerous spiders and insects, including the Florida walking stick, killer bee, emperor scorpion, plague flea, and others, and includes range maps.

Special Forces units are trained to stay alive in the most difficult conditions. Now their training can be yours. Special Forces Survival Guide gathers the lessons learned by the world's most admired military group into one handy volume. Packed with tips, tricks, and techniques, plus more than 500 illustrations, Special Forces Survival Handbook will show you how to survive harsh terrain, severe weather, and life-threatening situations. You'll learn...

Offers a detailed study of more than three hundred different guns, including information on their date, origin, weight, barrel length, and caliber, in an informative history that looks at how guns were and are made and profiles the world's leading gun manufacturers.