Examines the history of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the part of the government responsible for the health of the farming business and safety of the food supply, introduces some of the people who have served as Secretary of Agriculture, explains how the USDA works, and discusses the department's role in the twenty-first century.
Provides a chronological look at the history of the American colonies when their leaders were struggling with decisions about whether rebellion was the right response to the tyranny of Great Britain.
Examines cystic fibrosis, explaining what it is, treatment for symptoms, advances in research, and how gene therapy may be used to cure the genetic disease.
Discusses the origins, philosophy, and most notorious attacks of the Hamas terrorist group, including their present activities, possible plans, and counter-terrorism efforts directed against them.
Presents an introduction to the terrorist group Hamas, and discusses its origins, philosophy, and most notorious attacks, including their present activities, possible plans, and counter-terrorism efforts directed against them.
Discusses the symptoms, effects, outbreaks, and prevention of Listeriosis, a disease caused by eating contaminated food, and examines how scientists track its source.
Traces the history of botulism, discussing how the poison was discovered, how it has impacted world history, what the different types of botulism are, and how it can be treated.
