This title explores the positive and negative effects of social media on our world. On one hand, social media helps people connect and stay in touch more easily than ever…

The London Underground, the British capital’s extensive subway system, carries millions of commuters, tourists, and other people every day. Engineering the London Underground examines the need for underground transport, advances…

Loki is a trickster god whose shape-shifting and pranks get him into trouble. Loki explores this Norse god's backstory and why he was important to the Norse people. Easy-to-read text…

Mount Rushmore, a massive granite carving of four US presidents, is among the most famous landmarks in the United States. Engineering Mount Rushmore introduces readers to its designer, Gutzon Borglum…

Frida Kahlo taught herself to paint while recovering from serious injuries. She became a famous artist whose work is still admired today. This book explores Kahlo’s life and groundbreaking achievements…

This volume comprises chapters by humanist and interdisciplinary arts and sciences faculty who became academic deans, with reflections on how they used their position to further the liberal arts, fulfill…

In the early 1800s, white Americans sought out more lands. The 1830 Indian Removal Act allowed the US government to trade lands with Native Americans. But officials often forcibly removed…

Because low birth weight is often accompanied by social risk factors such as minority racial status, low education, young maternal age, and low income, the question of causes and consequences…