Describes the scientific discoveries and political circumstances behind the decision to develop atomic weapons; recounts the history of the Manhattan Project; and examines the influence of nuclear wea
Discusses what life would have been like for different people during the Renaissance, including the patricians and nobles, the middle class, and the lower class.
Each year, more than 200,000 young offenders are tried in adult courts where they face stiffer penalties than they would ordinarily face in the juvenile justice system. Through objective discussion, n
Examines the American Revolution, discussing the events leading up to it; the impact of major battles, participants, and actions; and its lasting effect both globally and in the United States.
Examines the collapse of the Soviet Union, discussing the events leading up to it; the impact of economic policies, the rise of communism, and military buildup; and its lasting effect on Russia and ar
