Describes the history of Cuban immigration to the United States from the mid twentieth century to the present, including the reasons for immigration, how they thrived, and the cultural legacies Cuban
When the Crime Scene Club can't solve a crime involving a hit-and-run accident, Maeve Murphy agrees to go undercover in the world of street racing, but finds herself attracted to a boy who might be th
Describes the life and career of Kelly Clarkson, from her childhood and early singing career to her success on "American Idol" and her subsequent rise to stardom.
Looks at the issue of marketing antidepressants, discussing how the advertising of these drugs has opened pharmaceutical companies to skepticism and criticism.
Describes what depression is, its history, treatment options available, and why antidepressants combined with psychotherapy is the most effective way to combat depression.
Looks at the experiences of Central American immigrants in the United States and discusses their reasons for leaving their birth country and their contributions to American society.
Chronicles the life of the French painter who gave up a career as a stockbroker to become an artist, and who traveled to the South Pacific to pursue his art, told as if recounted by his daughter, Alin
Describes how members of elite military forces are trained in self-defense and riot control techniques, including ways of avoiding conflict, and shows how they learn to manage their fears and to fight
Wire, an emancipated teenager, is a computer hacker, but when he downloads a secret formula from an energy corporation and is threatened with violence, he turns to his father and his friends in the Cr
Describes the life and career of Hilary Duff, from her early life and struggles in Hollywood to her popular television and movie roles and her success in the music industry.
Describes the westward expansion of Canada, including the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Klondike gold rush, and the effect the expansion had upon the native Maetis people.
Discusses Canada's relationship with the United States and the world, including the recent prime ministers of Canada and their policies and Canada's response to the terrorist attacks in the U.S. in 20
Presents the history of the Pueblo people and discusses how they live in modern society and the challenges they face to insure the survival of their culture and traditions.
Presents the history of the Navajo people, discussing the social, cultural, and political changes that have affected the tribe, and the challenges the Navajo are facing in the attempts to preserve tra
Introduces the various factors that go to make up culture, describes some of the ways in which different groups have handled housing, food, family life, and other situations, and discusses some of the
Presents a collection of facts about world history from the mid-eleventh century to the end of the twentieth century, presented in 100 illustrated topic panels, each with ten key facts.
