Kallen, Stuart A.

This book provides the peoples' perspective of life in ancient Rome. It features first-hand accounts of home and family, entertainments, religious practices, the work lives of citizens and slaves, and life in the Roman legion.

Provides an introduction to a career in computer engineering, discussing what the job entails, skills needed, and other related topics.

Examines how and why social change occurs and the lasting influence of the environmental movement.

"Features stories about teens who are making a difference and shows other teens how they can do the same. The book discusses organizing, reaching out, and student rights. It also features insights from student activists about the challenges of balancing school and activism and the many lessons learned from their own activities and from earlier activists"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the lives and careers of a number of World War II spies and secret agents.

In recent years more than two dozen states have purged voter rolls, closed polls in certain areas, and introduced strict voter ID laws which have the impacted voting rights of young people, the elderly, and minorities. This book helps teen readers understand what the issues are, how they have come about, what actions are being taken to address the concerns, and why some of those actions are controversial.

In the South Pacific in 1944 and 1945, military battles raged between the United States and Japan. Surrounded by rattling bullets and exploding bombs, a group of Navajo Marines sent secret messages back and forth. They used a code they had created from the Navajo language, a code the enemy was never able to crack. These young men had been recruited from their homes in the American Southwest. They brought with them incredible physical stamina and a language that had never been written down. Learn more about the Navajo code talkers---brave, creative heroes who used their unbreakable code to help the Allies win the war.

"In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed west from Europe. What was the journey like for Columbus, his shipmates, and the Taino people he encountered in the Caribbean? Explore primary sources from Columbus's time to learn about his famous journey."--Provided by publisher.

Introduces readers to various career options in the fields of food and agriculture and covers what the jobs entail, educational requirements, salary ranges, required skills, employment prospects, and more.

Introduces readers to various career options in the fields of travel and hospitality and covers what the jobs entail, educational requirements, salary ranges, required skills, employment prospects, and more.