Presents a description of life in ancient Mesopotamia, covering such topics as family life, class structure, religion, technology, writing, science, and the rise of cities.
Offers narratives and first-hand accounts that shed light on the conditions and daily lives of people from all walks of life in the England in the time of Charles Dickens.
Offers narratives and first-hand accounts that shed light on the conditions and daily lives of people from all walks of life in the North during the Civil War.
Examines the history, health effects, social issues, and legal status of different types of synthetic drugs through objective overviews, primary sources, and illustrated statistics.
Examines the history, health effects, social issues, and legal status of different types of methamphetamines through objective overviews, primary sources, and illustrated statistics.
Discusses the relocation and internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, describing what led to the internment, life in the camps, court challenges to the internment, and its legacy.
Identifies the causes, characteristics, and impacts of the Great Recession, and examines how the United States's economic problems rippled throughout the world economy.
Presents a history of the Victorian era, covering such topics as the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the working classes, the changes brought about by scientific discoveries, and the crises of
Examines the controversy surrounding the issue of dangerous driving, including how cell phones impact teen driving habits and whether teen drivers are more susceptible to distractions than adult drive
Examines various aspects of teenagers access to birth control, including parental consent for obtaining contraception, sex education, and how teens attitudes about sex are changed when birth control i
Presents a history of tattoos, describes the processes some cultures use to mark their bodies and its significance, and reveals a darker side of tattooing.
Describes the history of body piercing and tattooing, presents information about tattoo artists from around the world, and offers examples of tattoos from different cultures.
Werewolves are part human, part wolf, and all awful. This book examines these legendary creatures in frightening detail, describing their bodies, their behavior, and their monstrous transformations. I
Giants have been part of folklore, religious stories, creation myths, and popular culture since the beginning of recorded history – and probably before then. Some are familiar figures from previous ti
With approximately 5 billion people using cell phones today, concerns have been raised that these devices may impact health and safety. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-c
In just a few years, social media have become one of the most powerful means of communication, even helping to topple governments. But there’s a dark side as well. A look at the pluses and perils of c
The Internet connects computers in over 250 countries on every continent, bringing easy access to information and services to millions of people. Along with convenience, Internet connections carry ris
With surveys showing that 46 percent of American teens have had sex, and nearly 750,000 teen pregnancies each year, many experts agree that teenage sex and pregnancy is a serious problem. Through obje
Epilepsy is part of a large, diverse group of disorders that involve recurrent seizures caused by brain cells sending abnormal signals to other cells, glands, and muscles in the body. Through objecti
The majority of Americans believe the current immigration system is in need of reform but there is little agreement on which parts need fixing and how best to fix them. Through objective overviews, p
There are thousands of genetic disorders, all defined as conditions in which an individual's genetic makeup has been altered in some way. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color
Despite all of the evidence about the dangers of tobacco, roughly 20 percent of today's high school students continue to smoke. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrati
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood that is characterized by an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title exami
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a severe mental illness that affects 8 percent of Americans and as many as 14 percent of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Through objective overviews, p
DNA is a powerful law enforcement tool that is used to solve a wide variety of crimes. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines, How Conclusive I
Athletes at all levels, including high school, college, professional, and Olympic, have been caught using performance-enhancing drugs and illicit drugs. Through objective overviews, primary sources,
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that results in a varying combination of birth defects and health problems. Through objective interviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this t
Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines: How Serious Is Anorexia? What Causes Anorexia? What Are the Health Risks of Anorexia? and Can Anorexia
Introduces the importance of science to sustainable building and discusses its history and its role in energy efficiency, the development and adoption of sustainable materials, indoor air quality, and
Discusses self-image and its relationship to self-confidence, including development, the connection between high and low levels of one and high and low levels of the other, body image, and the possibi
Discusses whether the Native Americans were the victims of genocide, looking at such occasions as the Sand Creek Massacre and the Long Walk of the Navajo to assess where it may or may not have occurre
