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Anita Croy
Racism is discrimination based on a person's race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin. It affects the way people live, their education, the kind of jobs they get, and how they…
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Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity changed our understanding of space and launched the new science of cosmology, or the study of the universe and its birth and development. He is…
Darwin's theory of evolution changed how people saw the world and their place in it. He challenged the long-held belief that God had created every living thing in its current…
Extrasensory perception is the ability to hear others’ thoughts, predict the future, and have visions. It sounds like a plot point in a superhero fantasy film, but this intriguing resource…
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Possession by a malevolent spirit sounds like a horrific nightmare or bizarre fiction, but history has certainly shown that it isn’t such a far-fetched concept. The fear of these possessions…
One reason why supernatural ghost films are so terrifying is simple: ghosts may actually exist. Ghosts pop up everywhere in popular culture, but the ideology behind them has its roots…
Extrasensory perception is the ability to hear others' thoughts, predict the future, and have visions. Reports of premonitions and out-of-body experiences have been ample enough for the government to get…
Did you know that a Roman woman was executed for selling poisonous lipstick that women kissed their husbands to death with? From geishas to Cleopatra and Elizabeth I to radium…
Born in 1642, Sir Isaac Newton is famous for creating the foundations of modern science and our understanding of how the universe works. Newton's remarkable range of discoveries include gravity…
Known as the father of science, Galileo pioneered the scientific method, which uses careful observation and experimentation to make scientific discoveries. He is also famous for his discoveries about the…
Explores the fascinating and unseen world of the past.
Albert Einstein is one of the most famous scientists in the world, known for his phenomenal work in the field of quantum physics. His Theory of Relativity changed our understanding…
Charles Darwin pioneered a theory of evolution that altered the way we see the natural world and our place in it. Find out why his theories were not only revolutionary…
What types of crimes are constructed on the dark web? This question and many more are answered in this engaging exploration of cybercrime. Many criminals use the dark web for…
There are numerous underground organizations of crime hidden from the public. These criminals work diligently to keep their crimes secret in order to successfully execute their deceitful and dangerous missions…
Border security issues have received increased coverage in recent years. Readers are given the tools to take part in the debates surrounding this hot topic. They’ll explore the basic facts…
President Donald Trump has said that trade wars can be good and are easy to win, but not everyone shares his viewpoint. Readers explore the facts and opinions surrounding the…
Is universal health care a good idea? Has the Affordable Care Act been a success or a failure? These questions can be answered many different ways. Readers are introduced to…
The ability to have free and open debates about the government is an essential part of a healthy democracy. Readers are encouraged to find their own voice in these debates…
Arms races are often associated with the Cold War, but they’re still a reality around the world today. Issues such as military aggression and nuclear weapons are complex, but they’re…
Debates about foreign and domestic terrorism are often presented as exclusively for adults. However, these issues affect young people as well, so it’s important for them to find a voice…
A guide to the life and writing of Anne Frank.
Alice Walker’s The Color Purple was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and is considered one of the most influential works of modern African American fiction. Readers discover the lasting impact of…
Jane Austen’s novels have inspired readers for centuries, and modern adaptations continue to captivate audiences today. While all of Austen’s works have legions of fans, she’s best known as the…
Charles Dickens often wrote about the social problems of 19th-century England, such as child labor, poverty, and crime. By shedding a light on these issues through popular works of literature…
George Orwell’s 1984 had a major impact on the world when it was first released, and its themes of government surveillance, the threat of totalitarianism, and the suppression of information…
John Steinbeck’s novels, including The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden, have been read by students around the world, and they often provide a strong starting point for learning…
Lobbyists have a lot of political power, and they’re often in the news. However, the role of lobbyists is not a focus of many social studies or civics classes, so…
Filibusters are often covered by the news media, but what is their purpose? How long can they last, and what are the rules that must be followed during a filibuster…
The Supreme Court is tasked with interpreting the Constitution. How do they do this, and how do the decisions they make impact the lives of ordinary American citizens? The answers…
Did you know that a Roman woman was executed in the 1600s for selling a poisonous lipstick that women kissed their husbands to death with? Or that women painted their…
Did you know that an 18th century Swedish king ate himself to death at a feast? Or that Maria Callas swallowed a tapeworm to try to control her weight? People…
