Tom McGowen

Discusses the events leading up to the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944.

Discusses historical events surrounding the Battle of the Alamo, including the roles played by Mexican General Santa Anna and Americans Stephen Austin, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, and others.

Details the events that led to General Lee's surrender to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, bringing an end to the Civil War.

"Discusses the United States' role in the space race in the 1960s, including the beginning of NASA, early space exploration, and the first moon landing by American astronauts"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of the military battles and political changes that occurred during World War I.

Discusses the roots of science as developed by primitive people, Greek thinkers, Muslim scholars, and those responsible for the birth of the scientific method in Europe.

Presents background information on the Cold War and the Vietnam war as context for events surrounding the Democratic Party Convention of 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on the street confrontations between police and activists during the convention.

Describes the role of aircraft carriers in World War II, especially Japanese and American carriers in the Pacific.