Tim Foley

Do you love playing board games like The Game of Life, Battleship, or Jenga? Then you'll want to meet the amazing person who helped invent so many of the games we play today: Milton Bradley! This book takes you on a journey to discover his incredible story. Milton Bradley was a clever inventor who lived a long time ago. He faced challenges, but he always kept his creativity bubbling. One day, he had a brilliant idea for his very first board game: The Checkered Game of Life. It was a huge hit! Everyone wanted to play it. Milton Bradley didn't stop there. With his company, he kept creating fun games and even school supplies for kids. He's known as the 'father of board games' because he brought so much joy and entertainment to families. Discover the story of this incredible inventor and learn how he made the world a more playful place for everyone!

Isaac Newton was always a bit of a loner. Instead of hanging out with crowds, he preferred to spend his time quietly thinking about the biggest mysteries of the universe. In the year 1665, a terrible plague broke out in London. Because it was no longer safe to stay in the city, Isaac was forced to leave his college and return to his childhood home. But he did not just sit around waiting for things to get better. During this quiet time away from school, his brilliant mind went to work. This fascinating biography shows how a young student used his time in isolation to develop some of the most important ideas in modern science. You will discover how he figured out the secrets of gravity and created the laws of motion that we still study today!

Have you ever wondered about the amazing people who shaped our world? Get ready to discover the life of Walt Whitman, one of America's most famous poets! He lived a long time ago, but his words still inspire people today. Dive into his story and learn all about his exciting life, from his childhood to how he became known as a groundbreaking writer. You'll find out how he loved to observe everything around him and wrote poems that celebrated everyday life, nature, and the unique spirit of America. This book is a wonderful way to meet a real-life history maker and understand why his words continue to be so powerful.

Today, it is easy to take the blueprint of the American government completely for granted, but the creation of the United States Constitution was anything but simple. Signed on September 17, 1787, just four years after the American War for Independence, this foundational document laid out the supreme law of the land. However, the fifty five men who gathered from across the original thirteen states argued fiercely for many grueling months over what would ultimately become a mere four page document. This fascinating historical account takes you behind the scenes of the hotly debated issues that nearly tore the young nation apart. You will explore the intense conflicts between Northern and Southern states, as well as the bitter power struggles between large and small territories. Discover the key players like James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington, who suffered through countless revisions, compromises, and heated arguments to make the Constitution a reality. Dive into the full story of how this groundbreaking framework came into being and shaped the future of an entire country.

How did the United States end up fighting a devastating twenty-year war in a small, divided country on the other side of the globe? The Vietnam War was a defining conflict that shaped the tumultuous 1960s just as much as the Civil Rights Movement and the rise of Flower Power. This comprehensive historical account unpacks the complex reasons behind America's involvement in Southeast Asia. You will learn how five different U.S. presidents believed that sending American troops was the only way to stop the global spread of Communism. But the conflict proved to be far more difficult and tragic than anyone anticipated, ultimately resulting in the loss of 58,000 American lives and sparking massive anti-war protests back home. Presenting all sides of this highly debated chapter in history, the book clearly explains the political decisions, the devastating human cost on the battlefield, and how the eventual defeat left a lasting scar on the American conscience.