The Great Khan, whose empire stretched from the Arctic to the Indian Ocean, had dis— played to Marco Polo a wealth and majesty that dwarfed the splendors of the courts of Europe. The khan's family of four thousand retainers dined ...
"A wise, humane and beautifully written book." —Bret Stephens, Wall Street Journal From the best-selling author of Benjamin Franklin comes this remarkable work that will help redefine our notion of American heroism.
No military force in history has been asked to do more than those who have served and sacrificed in this long fight. They are American heroes. So too are their loved ones here at home. These are their stories.
Essays are arranged in a standard format which includes vital ready-reference data; identification (such as "Astronaut," "Baseball player," "Civil Rights activist," or "President of the United States"); a summary abstract...
Chronicles the "War on Terrorism" from the 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States to the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, highlighting the contributions and achievements of U.S. military personnel.
Chronicles the "War on Terrorism" from the 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States to the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, highlighting the contributions and achievements of U.S. military personnel.
Essays are arranged in a standard format which includes vital ready-reference data; identification (such as "Astronaut," "Baseball player," "Civil Rights activist," or "President of the United States"); a summary abstract...
Book I " ... is a firsthand account of the Vietnam War as seen through the eyes of those who fought it as enlisted U.S. Marines and officers at ground level and in the air .
A "chronicle of our national heroes' sacrifices and triumphs in Iraq and Afghanistan after their return to the homefront"--
Presenting 50 profiles of great Americans from Pocahontas to César Chávez, with full-color photographs and archival illustrations, and inspiring quotes from great minds and eloquent speakers.
Mansfield goes straight to the battlefield with riveting true life stories about brave men and women who willingly devote their lives to America and the ultimate price of freedom.
This second edition of American Heroes comes at a time in history when the term ""hero"" is more subjective than ever.
These revelatory stories of American heroes and their undaunted courage will forever alter our understanding of American history.
In American Heroes, Martin Feess allows these and other American heroes to speak for themselves in their deeds and their own words.
Briefly profiles heroic Americans, from George Washington to Sally Ride, in a text that incorporates phonics instruction.
While performing with others, students will practice performance, interacting cooperatively, reading aloud, and using expressive voices and gestures to better tell the story.
Presenting 50 profiles of great Americans from Pocahontas to César Chávez, with full-color photographs and archival illustrations, and inspiring quotes from great minds and eloquent speakers.