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
Discusses the history of various costumes worn in Italy and Switzerland and includes a timeline, list of online sources, and suggestions for further reading, as well as information on the general hist
Describes the traditional dress of various Indians in North, Central, and South America and relates how the clothes reflect the wearer's lifestyle, climate, and status.
Describes the construction, purpose, daily life, and inhabitants of six Western forts, Fort Clatsop, the Presidio, Fort Leavenworth, Fort Laramie, Fort Sill, and Fort Hood.
Reviews the history of railroads in the United States, including those individuals and groups of people who were instrumental in building them, and looks at the current status and possible future of r
Discusses the Apollo space program of the 1960s and later unmanned NASA probes of the moon and describes the effects of space flight on the astronauts and some of what has been learned about the moon.
Provides insight on how Foreign Legion members survive in the desert environment, including how they find water and shelter, as well as how they steer clear of harmful animals and insects.
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
Offers insight as to how the Special Forces survive in harsh jungle conditions during warfare, and summarizes key safety issues such as finding food and water, shelter, and emergency care.
A look at the world's special forces explores five of the most prestigious military units: U.S. Airborne Forces, the Israeli Parachute Corps, Russian Spetsnaz forces, the British SAS, and the Australi
Details the methods used by soldiers to remain undetected by the enemy and to spot enemy soldiers, such as infiltration, night vision, and moving techniques.
