Do you know who invented the light bulb? Most Americans will tell you it was Thomas Edison. But what if they’re wrong? What if a British scientist named Joseph Swan…

"Introduces readers to significant developments in military technology and explores how those inventions and discoveries led to further advancements."--

Looks at stories of addiction, the history of heroin, its toll on the body, and what users can do for treatment –

Describes methods of shopping before the invention of online shopping, including general stores, department stores, charge accounts, and more. Includes fun facts and a Blast from the Past special feature…

Presents readers with the 12 most devastating human-made disasters of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, how each human-made disaster started, and why they were the worst. Features full-color…