Matt Doeden

An illustrated look at how and why American colonists protested high taxes from Great Britain by dumping tea in Boston harbor in 1773.

Describes the life cycle, features, and behaviors of dragons. Explores popular myths and describes the characteristics of dragons from different world cultures. Includes a glossary, critical thinking questions, and resources for further information.

In 2015, when Ohio State took on the University of Oregon in the first College Football Playoff championship game, millions of sports fans tuned in. But back in 1869, when Rutgers University and Princeton University played the first-ever college football game, no one predicted the national spectacle that a college football championship game would become. Author Matt Doeden takes readers on a journey from the disorganized games of the early years to...

Simple text and photographs briefly explore the origins and operations of stock cars and the history of stock car races. Includes a glossary.

Presents a brief history of American Latin music, from Richie Valens to Ricky Martin.

Simple text and photographs provide various aspects of the U.S. Army, from jobs to weapons and equipment.

Simple text and photographs provide various aspects of the U.S. Air Force, from jobs to weapons and equipment.

Profiles famous professional basketball players and their impact on the sport. Includes color and black-and-white photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and additional resources.

Examines ten professional soccer teams from around the world considered to be the G.O.A.T., greatest of all time--including the 2007 Germany woman's national team, France's 1998 national team, and the 2019 U.S. women's national soccer team. Includes a glossary.

An illustrated look at the discovery of gold at John Sutter's mill in the mid-nineteenth century, spurring the California gold rush and westward expansion.