Amelie Von Zumbusch – författare

One of America''s biggest mysteries is who designed the American flag. Readers will discover why Betsy Ross may not have created the country''s most important symbol.

Young readers of this book will learn about the Salem witch trials, a tragic chapter in U.S. history, and the mysteries that surround it.

From who fired the first shot to the Minutemens'' heroic defense of freedom, this book explores the mythic tale of the first battle of the American Revolution.

This biography will satisfy young readers’ curiosities about the life of America’s 44th president. They’ll read about Barack Obama’s personal milestones and outstanding achievements, from his childhood to his historic election as the first African-American President of the United States.

This informative book invites readers to meet Michelle Obama, the first African-American First Lady of the United States. Children will discover details about her career, her contributions to her husband’s presidential campaign, and her new life as First Lady.

Readers will discover everything they want to know about of the daily life of the Obama family. Students will enjoy informative chapters that focus on how the first family’s life has changed, what their new lives are like, and what the family does for fun.

This book takes a look at the fascinating and diverse family history of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his Kansas-born mother and his father who was from Kenya. They’ll learn about the influence that his parents had on his life, as well as the influence of his paternal and maternal grandparents. Students will come away with the understanding that challenges, separation, and loss can be translated into success and achievement, all depending upon how an individual chooses to approach adversity.

Young readers will learn about the many facets of Roman culture with this great introduction covering religion, philosophy, sculpture, architecture, painting, literature, sports, and the theater. The Romans’ habit of adopting ideas, customs, and techniques from cultures that they conquered is discussed. Photographs of Roman buildings, reliefs, statues, mosaics, and frescoes offer yet more insight into this influential culture.

Our own system of government was deeply influenced by that of the Romans. This invaluable guide traces the development of Roman government from Rome’s legendary kings through its renowned emperors. Particular attention is paid to the evolution of the Roman Republic and roles played by patricians and plebeians during that period. A useful addition to both history and government collections.

The success of the Roman economy is to a large degree beholden to its vast empire. While farming was the backbone of the Roman economy, trade played an important role, too. Readers learn about Roman mills, shops, construction, mining, currency, and taxation. Also explored are the roles of women and slaves in the Roman economy. Highly informative, with a wealth of primary source images.

The family was central to life in ancient Rome. Explore the roles of women, children, slaves, and the all-powerful paterfamilias, or head of the family. Find out what that Romans enjoyed doing in their free time and learn what their food, clothing, and homes were like. Readers will be fascinated (even if some are slightly nauseated by the fact that the Romans considered peacock brains an exotic delicacy).

The Romans really profited from geography. Rome had a pleasant climate, rich soil, natural defenses, and easy access to the Mediterranean. It was the perfect spot from which to conquer the known world. Readers learn how Rome used its geographical advantages to launch an empire filled with extensive road and aqueduct systems and towns designed in its own image.

To this day, the Romans are admired for their technological know-how and massive, well-designed public works projects. Readers learn how the Romans ensured a clean water supply for their cities, used volcanic ash to make long-lasting concrete, created the world’s first professional army, and much more. Photographs of structures that are standing to this day help demonstrate the ingenuity of Roman engineers and the skill of Roman workers.

Founded on recent historical investigations, this exciting volume delves into the journeys of the first intrepid travelers who sailed across the ocean to explore unknown lands. Featured explorers include Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, and Giovanni da Verrazzano. It address which Native American peoples were encountered by early explorers. Also included are valuable primary source documents and maps from this exciting period of New York''s history.

Featuring the most current scholarship, this book examines the lives and achievements of some of the most influential men and women in New York''s early history. It addresses key figures of the era, including Sybil Ludington, Red Jacket, and Asser Levy. Biographical information is placed within the context New York history. Primary and secondary sources provide readers the tools to gain a better understanding of these leaders'' lives.

Backed by the latest scholarly research, this book chronicles the history of early New York, how it became a British colony, and what life was like in colonial New York. This book demonstrates how New York was a land of innovative, free-thinking individuals who took advantage of the natural resources around them. It also addresses key events in colonial New York, including the founding of the British colony and the French and Indian War, as well as key figures, such as King Charles II and Robert R. Livingston. Facts are richly supplemented with detailed maps and primary-source documents from the era.

Reflecting the latest scholarship, this book looks at the different groups of Native Americans who lived on the land that would one day become New York State. Primary source documents, paintings, and artifacts guide readers in exploring the current understanding of the ways in which the Algonquian-speaking peoples and the Iroquois lived before the arrival of the first Europeans. This book examines the effect that contact between the Native American and European cultures had on the people themselves and the development of the colony and state.