New Releases by David C. King

Now the kids of today can walk in the boots of wranglers of the Wild West. This new activity-packed addition to the American Kids in History Series transports readers to a cattle ranch near Cheyenne, deep in the Wyoming territory of the 1870s.

Examines the life of the brilliant general who became America''s most infamous Revolutionary War traitor.

The life of one of America''s most infamous and powerful gansters set in 1920s Chicago during the Prohibition.

The War of 1812 is sometimes called America''s "Second War for Independence". The United States found itself in another war with Great Britain -- this time protesting the disruption of America trade on the high seas, and the seizure of American sailors "impressed" into service for the British.

In the year 1777, the British launched a three-pronged attack against patriot forces in America. The attack began successfully, when the British reclaimed Fort Ticonderoga (NY) without a struggle. Next, they were victorious at Fort Oriskany (NY). But as British forces under General John Burgoyne marched south, things began to go the patriot''s way. Hessians and Loyalists operating in support of the British forces were overwhelmed by militiamen in the battle of Bennington (VT).

Over 40 fun, hands-on projects and activities from the days ofcolonial America Spend a year with the Mayhews, a family living in the Massachusettscolony of 1732. Ten-year-old Nathan and his twelve-year-old sister,Sarah, are eager to share all the fun and adventure--and the hardwork--of their daily lives. Along the way, they''ll show you how toplay games, make toys and crafts, and perform lots of interestingand challenging everyday activities. Churn your own butter and whip up a batch of tasty Maple Creamtreats. Write with a quill pen you can make yourself, learn how todip candles, and play popular games like Jackstraws, Crack the Egg,and Sheep Over the Fence. Colonial Days is filled with interesting historical information andfun facts about growing up in days gone by. Discover howdifferent--and how similar--life was for American kids in history.

Dozens of fun, hands-on projects and activities from the days of the American pioneers Join twelve-year-old Sam Butler and his nine-year-old sister, Liz, on the American frontier in 1843. Discover the hard work, fun, and adventure of their daily lives, and along the way learn how to play games, make toys and crafts, and perform everyday activities just like Liz and Sam. You can make your own homemade soda pop and cook up a batch of johnnycakes. Use clay to create your own pottery and design a string of African trade beads, or learn the Native American art of sandpainting. You can even make your own holiday decorations out of dough or pinecones--if you''re not too busy playing tangram, a Chinese puzzle game, or a beanbag target game. Pioneer Days is filled with interesting bits of historical information and fun facts about growing up in days gone by. Discover how different--and how similar--life was for American kids in history. Watch for Colonial Days the next exciting book in the American Kids in History series!

Examines the geography, history, government, people, and culture of Peru.

Focuses on freedom of speech and of the press while discussing freedom of expression as guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.

Focuses on freedom of assembly and its close link to freedom of expression as guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.

Discusses the geography, history, culture, daily life, and people of the North African country of Egypt.

Presents an account of a critical turning point in history, the battles which plunged the thirteen colonies into war with Great Britain, a war known as the American Revolution.

Primary source documents capture Edison''s spirit, the progress he made on new inventions and the setbacks - both personal and professional. Historian and author David King weaves a story from his own research into Edison''s journals, letters, lab notes, drawings, peer criticism, and news accounts of the day. Grade 5 to adult.

Visit beaches, grasslands and the world''s largest rain forest in a land famous for its Carnaval celebration.

Introduces the history, people, geography, and culture of Israel

Introduction to the history, geography, people, and culture of Russia

Introduction to the history, geography, people, and the culture of Italy

Introduction to the people, history, geography, and other interesting aspects of the culture of Kenya

Teaches students how diseases are spread, the role of the immune system in protecting the body from disease and infection, and the responsibility each individual has for contributing to his or her own health.

Each Portraits package contains 14 reproducible activity sheets, a poster and a teacher''s guide.

Traces the history of the United States from the early Indian civilization to the present day.