Gina DeAngelis

Explains the events leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg and its importance in the Civil War. Sidebars include information on Union generals and the text of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

A biography of the explorer whose brutal conquest of the Aztecs in Mexico was responsible for the first Spanish settlements in the New World.

"Bumping block parties. Graffiti and break dancing. MCs, DJs, and rhyming lyrics. Since its introduction in the 1970s, hip-hop has become a way of life. Go behind the songs with Hip-Hop Insider. Learn how hip-hop began and became a widespread, mainstream genre. Discover more about hip-hop culture, dance, music, groups, and individual artists. Get an inside look at hip-hop and its impact on the music industry." -- Page [4] cover.