Covering important American figures from recent times, each book includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world events, source notes
Uses first-hand accounts, quotes from participants, diagrams, photographs, and timelines to discuss the historic 1925 trial in which a Tennessee high school biology teacher was accused of violating st
Profiles several women who contributed to the creative work of the Harlem Renaissance, including writers Nella Larsen, Jessie Fauset, and Zora Neale Hurston, artist Augusta Savage, and singer Bessie S
Describes Ancient Greek beliefs about medicine and sickness, including gods who healed, doctors, diagnoses, drugs and herbs, pregnancy and birth, epidemics, wounds and operations, and mental illness.
Covering important American figures from recent times, each book includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world events, source notes
While offering clear, step-by-step explanations of scientific principles, the titles in this series also discuss the social significance and history of each subject using the most up-to-date research
While offering clear, step-by-step explanations of scientific principles, the titles in this series also discuss the social significance and history of each subject using the most up-to-date research
Describes the ways in which the Ancient Greeks entertained themselves, including parties, hunting and fishing, art, music and dance, poetry, storytelling, drama, and sports.
Describes the life and accomplishments of the businessman who helped expand the nation's growing financial system and established some of the world's largest banks and industries.
While offering clear, step-by-step explanations of scientific principles, the titles in this series also discuss the social significance and history of each subject using the most up-to-date research
