Streissguth, Thomas

Presents the life and work of Mary Cassatt, the only American artist included with the French Impressionists.

Presents a brief biography of the first astronaut to walk on the Moon.

A brief biography of the man who fought against slavery in the Kansas Territory and who led a revolt at Harper's Ferry in 1859.

Presents a brief biography of the school teacher who joined NASA's Teacher in Space program and tragically died in the space shuttle Challenger disaster.

Text and illustrations present information on the geography, history, government, economy, people, culture, life, and society of Argentina.

An introduction to Brazil, discussing its history, government, economy, people, and culture.

Examines the topography, society, and culture of the Russian Federation, formerly part of the Soviet Union.

Eighteen essays provide information on the Russian Revolution of October 1917 and its aftermath, the creation of the USSR, the growth of Soviet socialism, and the relationship of the Soviet Union with the world. Also includes a glossary, a chronology, and a selected bibliography.

Provides information about what it was like to live in communist Russia, looking at life in the country and the city, and discussing education, work, sports and leisure, religion, the arts, and the people's relation to the government.

"Read about the history of fashion, current fashion trends, and dress codes"--Provided by publisher.