What Was…? 11 Books - Set 1

The What Was? book series offers engaging and accessible explorations of significant historical events. Each book is tailored for young readers, combining clear narratives with rich illustrations, maps, and timelines to provide context and detail. For example:

What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? recounts the pivotal Civil War clash, explaining its causes, strategies, and aftermath. What Was the Boston Tea Party? examines the famous act of rebellion that helped spark the American Revolution. What Was the March on Washington? delves into the civil rights movement's iconic 1963 demonstration and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's "I Have a Dream" speech. What Was the Underground Railroad? tells the story of the secret network that helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom.

Each book combines factual storytelling with profiles of key figures and events, making history relatable and exciting for young readers.

Set includes:

What was The Battle of Gettysburg?	What was The Boston Tea Party?
What was The Gold Rush?	What was The March on Washington?
What was Pearl Harbor?	What was The Alamo?
What was The Underground Railroad?	What was Pompeii?
What was Ellis Island?	What was The Lewis and Clark Expedition?
What was The Hindenburg?	What was The First Thanksgiving?