The Everything American History Book: People, Places, and Events That Shaped Our Nation, Paperback/John R. McGeehan

Description Starting with the first Viking explorations and continuing to the present day, The Everything American History Book, 2nd Edition takes you on a thrilling tour through history. It's packed with facts and vivid details of events that shaped the United States, including: Wars, battles, and famous generals Outstanding American inventions--from the cotton gin to the Internet Key political figures--presidents, peacekeepers, visionaries And much, much more The Everything American History Book, 2nd Edition covers all the major incidents and key players--from the Boston Tea Party to 9/11, and Lewis and Clark to Martin Luther King, Jr. This extraordinary retelling makes learning history fun for the whole family. About the Author John R. McGeehan, M.A. is the author of numerous history books, including Let's Review: United States History and Government , and Barron's New Student's Concise Encyclopedia. He has taught American History and Constitutional Law in the Hampton Bays school system for over 15 years. He teaches Advanced Placement courses and develops curriculum for the History department. John lives in Montauk, NY.