Cooke, Tim

Provides brief biographical profiles of great scientists in the chemical, Earth, and space sciences, with information about each scientist's life and contributions to their field. Includes teacher notes.

Discusses the time period from 1783-1914, covering various empires, religions, cultural movements, developments, political alliances, and civilizations around the world, with detailed maps depicting expansion, migration, populations, and more. Includes teacher notes.

Explores the history of armored vehicles, detailing the specifications of some popular armored vehicles.

"... explores how throughout time societies have switched from basic bartering and trading to using money to exchange items of value [covering] the origins of trade and Europe's trade routes [and] about how these things have influenced modern trading... "--Provided by publisher.

Warplanes have only been around for about 100 years. How have they changed from biplanes and triplanes to jets that fly faster than the speed of sound? Learn about fighter planes that are invisible to radar and bombers that can destroy whole cities.

Provides an introduction to the concept of nations and nationality.

Provides an introduction to society and social systems throughout history.

Provides an introduction to education and knowledge throughout history.

"... exposes readers to historical information regarding the formation of modern politics and democracy. From the early days of democracy in Athens, politics and government systems have undergone several changes up to the present moment. After the fall of the Roman Empire, most of Europe operated with a monarchical political system. Readerswill learn how modern politics and governments have been influenced by such systems as Communism and fascism."--Provided by publisher.