Presents background information on the Cold War and the Vietnam war as context for events surrounding the Democratic Party Convention of 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on the street confrontations between police and activists during the convention.
A photo-illustrated overview of the first American attack of World War I, describing the events that led to American involvement, the uniforms and weapons used by U.S. infantry, and the course and aftermath of the battle.
A young pickpocket becomes apprenticed to a magician who opens a whole new world for the boy, not only of magic and healing, but of kindness and adventure. Together they seek knowledge lost since the Age of Magic thousands of years before.
Discusses some of the discoveries made by archeologists around the world, including mummies found in Denmark and the sophisticated ancient city of Mohenjo-daro in Pakistan.