Presents an account of the building of Egypt's Great Pyramid, in graphic novel form, and includes background on ancient Egypt and the life of a pharaoh.
Describes the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, with an overview of events leading to that invasion as well as a description of its momentous effects on the war.
Provides information on the Tower of London, its history as a prison and a home to kings and queens of England. how the tower was built, the customs and traditions of people who lived there, and a description of its major sites.
Provides background on the worldwide economic crisis that began in 2008, describing some of the causes and results of banks' reluctance to make loans, and considers how governments responded.
"Describes the crimes committed with computers over the Internet and various law enforcement agencies that fight cyber crimes. Includes real-life case studies and examples of crimes solved around the world" --Provided by publisher.
This series takes an indepth look at some of the issues surrounding health and obesity, and different strategies for solving the problem as it grows around the world. It looks at the historical background to the question and its underlying causes.
Discussing events in the United States that lead up to and followed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, beginning with Plessy v. Ferguson and continuing through the election of Barack Obama, readers learn about events in this major movement within the 20th and 21st centuries.
