Hanel, Rachael

Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of penguins and discusses the species' relationship with humans throughout history.

Presents a detailed account of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East, their claims to the same land, and efforts to secure peace in the region.

Describes the armor, fights, and lives of Roman gladiators, discussing gladiator schools and famous figures as well as how gladiator fighting came to an end.

Chronicles 400 years of the African slave trade from the mid-1400s to the mid-1800s.

Describes global warming and presents information on its causes and how it can be slowed down.

Examines the controversies over various methods used to protect people from identity theft, explaining why many believe the solutions are an invasion of civil liberties and individuals' right to privacy.

Describes the ships, battles, and daily lives of pirates during the golden age of piracy, and discusses famous pirates and the end of the era.

Describes the lives of knights in medieval Europe through three stories about a French knight during the Crusades, an English knight during the Hundred Years' War, and a German knight during the Peasants' War in which the reader chooses the plot lines.