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This book tells thirty stories of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky—from early European exploration to the end of the Civil War. Readers will be introduced to well-known characters, little-known heroes, and events that changed history—from “How ‘Old Glory’ Got Its Name” in Tennessee and “The Court-Martial of Daniel Boone” in Kentucky to “The Invention of the Cotton Gin” in Georgia and “The Capture of Aaron Burr” in Mississippi.
The Harpeth River holds a dear place in the hearts of many Tennesseans, particularly those who now live or have ever lived in the mid-section of this great state. One of the very few remaining medium-sized streams in Tennessee unchecked anywhere along its length by flood control or hydroelectric projects, the Harpeth meanders in and out of five Middle Tennessee counties before finally releasing its load into the Cumberland River below Ashland City.
In It Happened in Washington you'll sail the seas along Washington's rugged coast, explore the untamed wilderness of the U.S.-Canada border, and climb to the summit of Mount Rainier. This collection includes thirty-three extraordinary episodes from Evergreen State history.
Examines how images, texts and architectural form controlled movement of people through the various precincts in Classic Maya cities.
Located midway on the San Francisco Peninsula, Redwood City's outstanding weather begat the motto, "Climate Best by Government Test." Once a Mexican rancho, Redwood City became the port for exporting timber from the coastal mountains and later the San Mateo County seat. Through a series of contrasting vintage and modern images, this book shows the city's amazing transformation.
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This guide walks headteachers through the curriculum development and renewal process with a focus on integrating standards. Includes case studies, activities, and curriculum models.
Based on research conducted in the 1960s, develops a model using ethnographic and ethnohistorical information to assist archaeologists in an ecological understanding of extinct cultures. The record of behavior that native tribes of New Mexico have shown toward plants since European contact, and the