• African American - 43 bks.
• Biographies - 1 bks.
• California - 11 bks.
• Civics - 29 bks.
• Civil War - 32 bks.
• Colonial Life - 12 bks.
• Communication - 1 bks.

• Earth Science - 1 bks.
• Growing Up in - 7 bks.
• Health - 1 bks.
• Multicultural America - 16 bks.
• Native Americans - 19 bks.
• Other - 46 bks.
• Pop Culture - 1 bks.

• Revolutionary War - 13 bks.
• Technology - 2 bks.
• Texas - 4 bks.
• Twentieth Century - 27 bks.
• Westward Expansion - 8 bks.
• Women - 19 bks.

Sometimes little events can have a big impact. That's the idea behind our

anuary issue. In these pages, we focus on different moments in U.S. history and see the ripple effe …

To extend the 30th anniversary celebration begun in January, this issue takes a look at the 30 Greatest Events in history. Again with your help, we came up with a list of memorable …

What does it mean to be an American author? In this issue, we introduce you to a wide range of writers who are considered to be the greatest in our nation's history.The authors hig …

We don't usually think of the White House as being in a neighborhood. But since the early 1800s, after the President's House (as the White House was first called) was completed, it …

Our lives are full of amazing inventions! Yet it often doesn't occur to us that there was ever a time when certain things did not exist. In our July/August issue, we decided to hav …

December 7, 2011 marks 70 years since the day that Japan launched a surprise attack on U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It may seem like a long time ago, but there are people a …

This year marks the 200th anniversary of what sometimes is called the "Second War of Independence." But what was the War of 1812 really about? From the birth of a U.S. naval fighti …

The cover of this month's issue of Cobblestone is just a sampling of the many different things that can be found at the Library of Congress. In this month's issue you'll have fun d …

Throughout American history, photographs have captured dramatic and emotional events, making fleeting moments permanent. Many of these images have become famous symbols that provid …

Just who were the first explorers to visit North America's shores? From the very first Americans, who may have crossed a land bridge from Asia to America, to the Vikings, to Columb …

In the early 1800s, a new mode of travel chugged up and down America's rivers, spewing smoke and clattering loudly. Many people along the banks were frightened of these "fire boats …

During the first half of the 1800s, the issues of slavery and states' rights

onstantly threatened to divide the young United States. Henry Clay devoted his life to working f …

A list of the most famous inventions of the 1800s includes: camera, dish washer, reaper, sleeper car, phonograph, telegraph, elevator, light bulb, vulcanized rubber, steamship, and …

The Statue of Liberty. The Stars and Stripes. The Liberty Bell. Arlington National Cemetery. The Bald Eagle. The Great Seal. Uncle Sam. Mount Rushmore. The White House. "The Star-S …

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Fifty years ago, civil rights protestors were being arrested, beaten, and even killed in the United States. Why? Because they were drawing attention to the nation's racist policies …

Meet Mr. James Monroe, an active participant in the events that shaped American history. A public servant, and a diplomat, he still considered himself primarily a farmer, father an …

NOW BACK IN PRINT! A collection from the pages of COBBLESTONE and FACES magazines, with some new material. This volume is divided into six parts: Early New York City, Building the …

New York was not the first city to introduce a subway. But today New York City boasts the largest subway system in the world. The city's inexpensive but expansive transportation sy …

The National Park Service has something for everyone, whether you like the beach, exploring memorials and monuments, visiting natural surroundings, or military history. In this mon …

This issue is all about the Panama Canal. We explore the early history of France's failed attempts to build a sea level canal. Some of the topics of the articles include a descript …

Americans love money! And today it's impossible to imagine a world without a system of banks that facilitate lending and borrowing and provide other services that help grow and sup …

Immigration is a big political issue right now, but the people who are coming to the US and becoming citizens are even more diverse than ever before. Explore the first waves of imm …

This month marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The story of this ship continues to fascinate people all around the world. If you've ever wondered about the T …

Most people think of Mark Twain as a great American writer. That's true, but he was so much more. In fact, during his lifetime, he probably was the most famous American. World lead …

Come explore some of the most famous and unusual places of New England, such as Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, and lakes that claim monsters live their bottoms. Though Ne …

Let's swing through the the American South, a land of modern cities and historic towns. Put on your straw hat and come with us in this issue to the place of dogwood and magnolia, v …

September usually marks the beginning of school and the end of summer fun in the sun. However, it's always sunny in this issue of FACES! Come cruise down the "All American Road" on …

Nearly every war in which the United States has been involved has provoked both strong supporters and equally vocal opponents. And while the right to protest is protected under the …

Do you know what Hershey kisses, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and 1893 Chicago have in common? The answer is in this month's issue. Chicago certainly got the world's attention in 18 …