Now, from the publishers of The World Almanac, comes an exciting, wide ranging look at Americans who have had the most profound impact on the shape of American history--including African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. Each title in the People Who Changed American History series contains capsule biographics that mix the essential accomplishments of their subjects with fascinating, lesser known details. Arranged chronologically and covering all aspects of American history, these concise entries will appeal to readers who want a sweeping view of American history, as well as those who want to quickly get the key facts about an important figure. Each title also contains an index with cross references and a special section with a trivia quiz and suggested projects.