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Don Nardo
This volume explores some of the popular myths of the modern United States and discusses their role in the culture and the values they reflect. Readers are introduced to American…
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Everyone knows that a good night’s sleep can make all the difference in the world. This volume talks about sleep disorders. It describes the different types of sleep disorders, what…
Discusses cardiovascular disease, and how diet can be used to control or even prevent it.
The Roman Senate was one of the most powerful and influential legislative bodies in world history. In this volume, the only one of its kind written for young readers, a…
The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese, Hindus, and numerous others all celebrated the beauty and purity of true love between spouses, parents and children, siblings, and friends alike. More often…
This book explains the nature of gender dysphoria, its causes, what living with it is like, and whether it can be treated or cured.
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…
Forming part of the History of the World series, this volume focuses on Ancient Greece.
Greek mythology has the strangest creatures, plucked from the most fertile imaginations in the history of storytelling. Discover figures half-human and half-goat, horrendous giants with 50 heads and 100 arms…
"Despite his lack of experience in politics and military matters, Zelenskyy has swiftly demonstrated a level of competency and courage. Zelenskyy immediately and smartly countered the invaders' untruths about him…
Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind…
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The complexity and unity of nature told in the ancient tales of human cultures all around the globe typically portray a natural world filled with intricate and often little-known physical…
Considering the prevalence of war throughout history, it is understandable that every ancient human society had at least one god who oversaw its workings. In spite of the numerous cultural…
"Whether false information spreads by ignorance and/or accident, or by misunderstandings, or by purposeful lies designed to fool people, all examples of the phenomenon share a common thread. Namely, they…
After Romes fall, some of the medieval European kingdoms that rose upon its wreckage maintained units of mounted warriors. Over time, elite individuals in the ranks of those units gained…
A number of teens end up fighting for LGBTQ rights because they passionately believe in social justice and want all young people to be safe and respected. Stand Up for…
All societies are fascinated by the phenomenon of death and its consequences for humans. In fact, most ancient societies, along with medieval and modern ones, have been captivated, at times…
"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…
Some germs are harmful, causing debilitating disease, while others are beneficial, helping humans and animals to digest food. This volume explores the discovery of germs, how some cause disease, how…
Life in ancient Egypt centered around the Nile River. Ancient Egyptians used the river’s water to drink, grow crops, and travel. Find out more in Ancient Egypt, a title in…
"The Chinese people feel that the ethical qualities of their leading mythical characters mirror or echo the superior morality of their long-lived civilization overall. They believe that several of the…
This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Ancient Rome. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they…
This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in the Islamic Golden Age,including Baghdad around AD900. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people…
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What was life really like for everyday people in the Islamic Golden Age? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history s greatest civilizations, readers will use…
"A lack of sleep is important and numerous medical studies indicate that large numbers of people in the modern world do not get enough sleep on a fairly regular basis"--
,Don Nardo
Discusses the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the iconic photo of three firemen raising a flag at Ground Zero that typified the strong American spirit –
Photos from the Hubble Space Telescope of what was thought to be empty space may provide information on the history of the universe.
We celebrate the Ancient Romans for contributions they made to modern engineering and architecture, but their impact is felt in even the smallest details of everyday life. Discover how inventions…
Introduces readers to Egyptian mythology, as well as Egyptian history and culture.
This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Ancient Egypt. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they…
Navigator RL: 3-5. IL: 4-7 –Back cover.
Explores the history and culture of Ancient Mesopotamia, giving a basic overview of the civilization’s government, religion, and social structure, as well as key leaders and events –Provided by publisher.
These cosmic objects–the leftovers of the formation of our solar system–are the most plentiful bodies in that system. Covered in this fact-filled, up-to-date volume are how asteroids were first discovered…
This volume offers opposing viewpoints regarding the American Revolution, including prewar disputes, patriot versus loyalist views, wartime concerns and debate among modern historians.
As part of the Literary Companion series, this text includes an in-depth biography of the author that emphasizes the social and historical context of their life and works, as well…
The tragic events of September 11, 2001, sent shockwaves around the globe that are still felt today. Nearly 3,000 people died in the terrorist attacks and thousands more were injured…
No medicine cures what happiness cannot, states this world-recognized novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist. Readers will learn that Garcia Marquez found meaning in his life, by celebrating his culture…
This fascinating book takes a critical and detailed look at daily life and religion in ancient Mesopotamia. Readers will learn about the social structure of families and communities, the lives…
Profiles the Vikings by examining by examining the historical evidence.
