Greg Clinton

The world of J.R.R. Tolkien is one that is inhabited by hobbits, dwarves, elves, wizards, and dragons. As a young man, Tolkien created his very own language, and from there he went on to imagine an entire magical world and its detailed history. Students will take an in-depth and thought-provoking look at The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, as well as The Simarillion, which provides the foundation for his classic works. The text includes an insightful...

The years after the Civil War were a time of big changes in America, especially in southern states such as Texas. In this book, the successes and failures of the Reconstruction in Texas are detailed through comprehensive text as well interesting sidebars and helpful graphic organizers. Readers discover the struggles of former slaves, the animosity between the North and South, and the way both of those factors impacted Texas. Along the way, their comprehension...

A compelling dive into the life and times of Willa Cather, a fascinating woman who lived during the great migration across western America and whose works influenced a region.

In 1898, the United States went to war with Spain over the Spanish possessions in Latin America and the Pacific. Explore the circumstances and geopolitical effects of this conflict in Puerto Rico and the Spanish-American War.

Texas has a cultural identity all its own and this book introduces readers to the diverse influences that helped shape this identity. Readers explore the ways architecture, food, and even language in Texas are influenced by its close cultural and historical ties to Spain, Mexico, and Native American tribes. They will also discover the fascinating stories behind the lives of some of the most important cultural figures to come from this state. Detailed...