Provides brief biographical profiles of key figures in the War on Terrorism and presents a comprehensive picture of the war's causes, crucial battles, and weaponry.
Discusses events leading up to the U.S. declaration of war against the Taliban in Afghanistan, and looks at the lives and experiences of soldiers in Afghanistan as they pursued Osama bin Laden, leader of the terrorist group that attacked the U.S. on September 11, 2001.
Examines the art deco movement of the early twentieth century, from the 1920s to the 1940s, discussing the social climate in which it developed, its characteristics, and representative artists and works.
Discusses the course of Japanese immigration into the United States, events leading to the relocation of Japanese Americans during World War II, and the conditions they faced in the internment camps.
Describes the work of forensic scientists in crime investigations, discussing crime scenes, trace evidence, ballistics, handwriting, blood, DNA, bones, fingerprints, and the presentation of evidence in trials.
