Examines the history, usage, and etiquette of the American flag.

Traces the development of Navy fighter planes by examining specific types from World War I to recent times.

"Explains the Missouri Compromise and its impact"--Provided by publisher.

Covers American history from the French and Indian War to the Constitutional Convention.

Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring's iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. This honest, celebratory book honors Haring's life...

A biography of George Eastman--the inventor of dry plates, film, and the Brownie camera.

From the first ballpark converted from an ice rink in 1862 to the space-aged Houston Astrodome to the league's newest state-of-the-art stadiums, this book tells the history of baseball through its ballparks. As America changed so did its ballparks, and their various architectural forms helped shape the game we know today.

"The story of LGBTQ activism is the story of small victories and incremental changes, often in the face of enormous opposition. But LGBTQ activism has been an essential part of the story of America during the last half century"--