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.