Knowledge Blaster! Guide to American History

Knowledge BLASTER! Guide to American History traces the development of civilization in the New World from the early explorers--Diaz, de Gama, Cabot, Columbus--through the courageous rejection of colonial bonds by the founding fathers. The book covers the development of arts, invention and industry by the great thinkers and doers. From the Revolutionary War to Viet Nam, this compact volume recounts the roles of heroes like George Washington, Mad Anthony Wayne and John Kennedy. You'll find America's colorful past, from the Wild West to outer space, in these pages. Who founded the first California Mission? What cities have served as America's capital? What really caused the Battle of Wounded Knee? Find these answers and more in Knowledge BLASTER! Guide to American History. The Knowledge BLASTER! Series compresses a great mountain of available information into easily digestible morsels. You'll find the books are patterned in an efficient question-and-answer mode, stressing simplicity, brevity and clarity. You can buy any Knowledge BLASTER! Series book with the knowledge that Yucca Road Productions proudly donates 25% of proceeds to the American Cancer Society.