Fowler Public Library

Learn how the war in Europe drew the United States away from concerns in its own hemisphere to make itself known as a new and influential world power.

Presents essays about controversial issues during World War I, including the question of American neutrality, the Treaty of Versailles, and the League of Nations.

Uses primary sources to debate the Great Depression.

Follow Liz and Samuel Butler through the four seasons of 1843 to show what life was like for pioneer children, and features projects, games, and recipes that mirror their activities in their frontier home.

"Explains Apache resistance under Geronimo's leadership, including its chronology, causes, and lasting effects"--

Discusses what life was like for Americans during the Civil War; follows a year in the lives of two fictional families: a white family from the South and a Black family from the North; and presents projects and activities from that time period.

Originally published in 1898. PREFACE: The definite object proposed in this work is an examination of the general history of Europe and America with particular reference to the effect of sea power upon the course of that history. Historians generally have been unfamiliar with the conditions of the sea, having as to it neither special interest nor special knowledge; and the profound determining influence of maritime strength upon great issues has consequently...

Examines the "Progressive Era" in United States history, the time between 1850 and 1920 in which industrialization caused major changes.

In the late nineteenth century, twelve-year-old Rhoda investigates her suspicion that a wrecker may be luring ships to their destruction on the Virginia barrier island where her father is Keeper of a U.S. Lifesaving Station. Includes historical notes on the United States Life-Saving Service.