A biography of James Cook, the English explorer who sailed around the world three times, who helped establish the British in Australia, and created charts and maps of places in the world that were oth
"Examines swamps, marshes, bogs and other kinds of wetlands, including the plants and animals that live there, and environmental threats. Includes information on the Florida Everglades."
"After the first shots of the Civil War were fired in 1861, both sides thought victory would come quickly. But they were wrong. Battle followed battle, and the death toll climbed. The North and the So
Key victories at Gettysburg in the North and Vicksburg in the South gave Union forces the upper hand in summer 1863. But the long Civil War was far from over. It would take nearly two more years and t
"By the middle of the 1800s, the United States had become two separate societies. The North and the South were divided by vast economic, educational, and cultural differences. There was widespread mis
"When the Civil War finally came to an end after four long years, it had cost more than 600,000 lives. The war-torn South had to be rebuilt, and Americans, including 4 million former slaves, had to ma
The final match of the 2001 U.S. Open featuring tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was groundbreaking. It was first time siblings had squared off in the final match for more than 100 years. And it
Two American athletes made history at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but not on the track. They staged a silent protest against racial injustice. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze medalists in
It’s one of the most famous sports images of all time. Former heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston is sprawled on his back in the boxing rim. Muhammad Ali stands over Liston, holding his right han
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Describes various types of robots and their functions, discusses technological advancements in the field of robotics, and considers the ethical issues surrounding autonomous robots.
Readers can follow the action as it unfolded in a series of narrated books that brings to life major events from history through first-hand accounts, quotes from participants, diagrams, photographs, a
Examines the everyday life of teenagers in contemporary Morocco, discussing urban and rural families, education, food, Islamic holidays, and work activities.
Examines the everyday life of teenagers in contemporary Nepal, discussing urban and rural families, education, teenage marriage, and work and leisure activities.
