Stefoff, Rebecca

Describes the science and traces the development of telescopes and microscopes and discusses their impact on astronomy, medicine, and society.

Examines the history of marriage, changes in the purposes of marriage through the centuries, changes in family structures, and the debate over same-sex marriage, and discusses whether marriage will die out in the future.

Presents an introduction to lions, in simple text with illustrations, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.

Text plus historical and contemporary maps provide an overview of the history and culture of Europe during the Middle Ages.

Discusses explorers and their discoveries throughout history, covering Viking voyages, Chinese explorers, Marco Polo, Ibn Batt?ta, the Portuguese and other European adventurers, journeys to the poles, and other related topics.

Describes the imperial histories of China, India, and Turkey, covering such topics as the Han dynasty, the Moghuls, and the reign of Suleyman the Magnificent.

Text plus historical and contemporary maps provide a look at the history of the Ancient Near East.

Text plus historical and contemporary maps provide a look at the history of cultures that flourished along the Mediterranean Sea.

Introduces the study of chimpanzees with emphasis on their habitat, physical characteristics, social life, intelligence, relationship to humans,and status as an endangered species.

Describes the evolution, body structure, and behavior of cats, and discusses their interaction with people.