Bleeding Kansas

The Essential Events series digs into important historical moments whether they happened centuries or a decade ago by examining not only the event itself but also the lead-up and aftermath. Bleeding Kansas analyzes the debate over the Kansas-Nebraska bill, the passage of the act in 1854, and the resulting bloody civil war. This in-depth, well-documented series is an ideal starting point for research into all aspects of historical events, including biographies of key players and human-interest stories. Photographs and maps, pertinent sidebars, and extensive back matter round out this valuable resource for middle- and high-school students.--Kelley, Ann Copyright 2010 Booklist

Gold Rush and Kansas present overviews of significant mid-nineteenth century events. Columbine and Hudson use eyewitness and news media reports to provide accounts of these contemporary happenings. Illustrations, photographs, and sidebars enhance the informative texts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Essential Events titles: The Columbine Shootings, California's Gold Rush, The Hudson Plane Landing, and Bleeding Kansas.] (c) Copyright 2012. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.