An illustrated history of the United States that focuses on the contributions made by younger people and children, and covers the arrival of Columbus in 1492 through the Bush administration, the war on terrorism, and Hurricane Katrina; and includes a bibliography and index.

Previously published in 2 v.: 2007. Includes index.

Columbus and the Indians -- Black and white -- Who were the colonists? -- Tyranny is tyranny -- Revolutions -- The women of early America -- As long as the grass grows or water runs -- War with Mexico -- Slavery and emancipation -- The other Civil War -- Robber barons and rebels -- The American empire -- Class struggle -- World War I -- Hard times -- World War II and the cold war -- Black revolt and civil rights -- Vietnam -- Surprises -- Under control? -- Politics as usual -- Resistance -- The end of the twentieth century -- The "war on terrorism" -- War in Iraq, conflict at home -- "Rise like lions.".