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Don Nardo
Describes the history and future of human space exploration.
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"Among the epic themes exploited in the myths from ancient India are universal ideas, concepts, and topics of the creation of the universe and humanity; love; religious devotion; good versus…
Learn about how robotics technology is changing our society. Virtual assistants such as Siri can keep us informed and help us manage our daily life. Robots work in factories, deliver…
The timeless myths of the ancient Greeks were filled with colorful characters, some divine, others human or monstrous. The incredible power the gods wielded over humans and how deeply belief…
Attending school is an ever-present reality in American life, so careers in education remain always in demand among the country’s various occupations. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics…
Greek mythology is made up of an enormous collection of colorful stories that the classical Greeks viewed as beloved and immensely important. Today, for each emerging generation, they remain fresh…
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Athleticism and hard work are central to athletic performance. Various physical forces and biomechanical factors also help determine speed, stamina, accuracy, and more –
Forming part of the KidHaven Science Library series, this volume focuses on gravity. It discusses early theories on gravity, principles of how gravity works, and possible effects of gravity with…
This fact filled and intriguing volume summarizes the various initial theories, then tells how experts finally proved that these incredible creatures met their doom when an asteroid slammed into Earth…
Author Don Nardo describes the history behind the belief in extraterrestrials from Mars. Readers will learn about the role of Martians in literature, films, and television and radio broadcasts, and…
Often considered the father of American photography, Brady developed new techniques and photographed many famous Americans like President Abraham Lincoln and General Ulysses S. Grant. He and his assistants also…
Explores the life of Clara Barton, from her days as a ground-breaking teacher to her creation of the American Red Cross.
Introduces readers to Egyptian mythology, as well as Egyptian history and culture.
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…
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Mathew Brady recognized that the new art of photography could be more than just a means of capturing people’s likenesses in portraits. Beginning with the First Battle of Bull Run…
Discusses the iconic Blue Marble photo of Earth taken by the Apollo 17 astronauts in December 1972 –
World War II was in its early days when brutal German dictator Adolf Hitler paid a visit to Paris, the capital of France. Only days before, on June 14, 1940…
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Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War are forever linked. The bloody conflict began in 1861, the year Lincoln was elected president. It ended in 1865, the year he was…
The characters and stories of Greek mythology have become part of the very fabric of Western culture, especially its literature, music, and visual arts (including motion pictures). In this fascinating…
Edward S. Curtis Chronicles Native Nations considers the work of Edward S. Curtis as he photographed the people and cultural practices of a large number of Native nations. Using many…
Everyone makes mistakes, but they’re not often on display for the whole world to see. These blunders in battle have gone down in history and will never be forgotten.
Includes three levels of expository readers designed to introduce academic language for independent, extensive reading. In this title, readers are linked by level to Visions A, B, and C and…
Architecture is one of mankind’s most amazing achievements. Building for function or building for inspiration, architecture has evolved and keeps on evolving, as we do. Readers will learn about the…
As part of the triangular trade of global capital, slaves were shipped from Africa to the Americas from the late 1400s to the mid-1800s. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, an…
It is an often overlooked and understudied fact, that America belonged to indigenous populations well before the new American government came to be. Native Americans have been living on the…
The Spanish quest to colonize the New World, especially Aztec Mexico, Mayan Guatemala, and Incan Peru and Columbia, led to the eventual Spanish rule of the continent by politicians and…
Author Don Nardo provides a comprehensive history of the economic and social changes that transpired in Britain as the Industrial Revolution pushed the country from an agrarian society to one…
The Industrial Revolution effectively restructured labor as the need for workers increased along with mass production. Factories and industrial workplaces often employed women, children, and immigrants and paid little regard…
Describes daily life in colonial America.
Individual titles in every multivolume set present a historical perspective and a vivid picture of the cultural, political and social life of the era. Fully documented primary and secondary source…
Presents an introduction to religion in colonial America, discussing the Native American beliefs, the role of science in religion, and the diversity of faith found in the colonies.
Centuries of change in weaponry and warfare have had lasting effects on human societies. This series examines these changes and their significance for specific societies or eras. This particular title…
Provides an overview of important historical events or periods in world history. This volume focuses on the polar explorations of the North Pole and South Pole.
Between April and June 1994, an estimated 800,000 Rwandans were killed; participants in the murders were given incentives in the form of money, food, and land, to kill their fellow…
Discusses the scientific revolution in Europe that led to what we now know as modern science.
Describes how oil spills occur, how they affect the environment, and how they can be cleaned up and prevented.
This must-have volume provides an overview of the rise and expansion of the Islamic Empire, Muslim conquests, and later dynasties and empires. Author Don Nardo presents a thorough and sensitive…
A description of the monumental architecture and art created by the civilization of ancient Egypt and how it was created.
These books provide a historical overview of the development of different types of art and artistic movements; explore the roots and influences of the genre; discuss the pioneers of the…
This volume examines the art and architecture of Europe during the medieval period.
