Over 450 Years Ago: In the New World

By Philip Arthur Sauvain

Describes what life was like in America before the coming of the Europeans and examines the effect of the arrival of Columbus, Pizarro, and Cortez on the lives of the native peoples.

Air

By Philip Arthur Sauvain

Discusses the properties and uses of air and how it affects all things that fly.

Water

By Philip Arthur Sauvain

Discusses the properties, uses, and changing nature of water.

Hastings

By Philip Arthur Sauvain

Describes the significant battle in 1066 that gave the French-speaking Normans control of England.

El Alamein

By Philip Arthur Sauvain

An account of the pivotal World War II battle in which the German and Italian forces were defeated by the Allies in North Africa.

Over 1,600 Years Ago: In the Roman Empire

By Philip Arthur Sauvain

Describes what life was like in ancient Rome, discussing such aspects as transportation, the army, dwellings, food, and entertainment.

Over 3,000 Years Ago: In Ancient Egypt

By Philip Arthur Sauvain

Describes what life was like in ancient Egypt, discussing such aspects as farming, government, trades, architecture, and religion and beliefs.

Midway

By Philip Arthur Sauvain

Describes the events leading up to the Battle of Midway, the battle itself, and the aftermath.

Waterloo

By Philip Arthur Sauvain

Discusses the events leading up to the Battle of Waterloo, the battle itself, and the aftermath.

Do You Know How History Began

By Philip A. Sauvain, Philip Sauvain