The authors chronicle, with lively, stirring prose, the home state of Twain and Truman, ragtime and renegades, Dred Scott and the Pendergast machine. More than 400 vintage photos, maps, and illustrations illuminate the text.
A Look at What It's Like to Be Inside the U.S. and British Special Forces Take a look inside these top-secret special operations of the U.S. and British military. They are responsible for the world's safety and perform some of the most dangerous missions around, but the work done by special operations units usually goes unpublicized. In these ...
Twelve Important Titles Detailing Some of the Most Horrifying Terrorist Attacks Around the World Terrorism hit home for most Americans on September 11, 2001, but teens may be surprised to learn that acts of terrorism have ravaged the world for years. This dramatic series reports the details of several of modern history's most horrifying terrorist ...
When loss or illness strikes a family, young people don't always have the experience to help them cope. These six new titles can help teens find the strength and the resources to help them get through even the toughest situations. Since it usually affects those over the age of twenty, many teens may not be familiar with MS. This book explains the ...
The trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg cannot be considered without looking at the time during which it occurred. It was the 1950s and the Cold War was raging. This book focuses on the background of the Cold War and the political beliefs of the Rosenbergs, showing how each impacted the trial and the verdict.
In simple language, these informative books offer explanations of the important concepts high school students encounter in science and physics classes. The series uses easy-to-understand examples throughout, to help students investigate and interpret scientific methodology, theories, and laws. Each title in the series covers a specific concept in ...
This is a history series with a twist: Through the medium of primary sources--be it a portrait, photograph, diary entry, journal, map, or architectural plan--these books provide an intimate look at some major historical events that have helped shape American history. The engaging narratives revolve around the primary sources, highlighting their ...
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