This captivating title examines the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii in 79 A.D. and what the remnants of this buried city can teach us today.
This title provides a factual and in-depth look at one of the bloodiest battles in American history. Features include a day-by-day breakdown of events, profiles of major figures, and a detailed review
One hundred years after its tragic voyage, the Titanic continues to capture our imaginations. This fascinating title looks at the building, voyage, sinking, and rediscovery of the Titanic.
This fact-filled title profiles the celebrated heroes and unfortunate zeroes throughout Olympic history. Readers will learn about great athletic achievements and tales of scandal and dishonor. Hi/Lo t
This fascinating title takes the reader to one of the most isolated prisons on the planet where some Americas worst criminals were held. This is the story of how Alcatraz was created, what it was like
As the 50th anniversary of the 1963 march for Civil Rights in Washington, D.C. approaches, this timely book looks at its organization, the key players, and why it is still relevant today.
Presents information about the origins of forensic sciences in crime investigation; forensic techniques; evidence types; dealing with firearms, blood, DNA, arson, and explosives; and possible future d
Looks at the history of spying, discusses the techniques and gadgets used by spies, profiles famous spies, and describes the training and skills required to work in the field of espionage.
Presents information about the historic ninja of medieval Japan, including their origins, training, and skills; their history; noted ninja of legend and tradition; myths about the ninja and the truth
"The robots of today do more than just heavy lifting. Machines that can sense the world and make decisions are now being used in space, industry, medicine, and the military. This adventurous book foll
Describes conditions in seventeenth-century Salem Village, Massachusetts, at the time of the witchcraft trials, recounts some of the most notable cases, and discusses the way the trials were conducted
Presents the life of the young pharaoh who was born in 1342 BCE, describing the unexpected discovery of his tomb in the twentieth century and what the tomb's contents reveal about his reign.
Recounts the events of October 29, 1929, also known as "Black Thursday", which marked the start of the Great Depression, and discusses its causes, the affect on people across North America, and how go
Presents a history of the the forced migration of the Cherokee Indians following the Indian Removal Act of 1830, a march which resulted in suffering and death for many of the Cherokees and became know
Discusses the California Gold Rush in American history, describing the first discovery of gold, prospectors, boomtowns, and how the gold rush changed the landscape of America.
Combines first-hand accounts, historical photographs, and text to explore the experiences of immigrants to North America during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Describes the bombing of these Japanese cities by the United States during World War II, discussing the development of the atomic bomb, what happened when the bombs were dropped, and the long term con
This title provides a detailed overview of the Navy SEALs, including the history of the organization, training programs, equipment, and the type of missions they perform.
Chronicles the history of expeditions to find a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, to map the frozen wasteland, and to be the first to reach the North Pole.
