Cooke, Tim

Describes the training members of the U.S. Airborne Forces undergo, and the missions they go on, as they protect the United States from high above the ground.

A look at the life of Pope Francis, discussing his family, childhood, beliefs, election, and more.

Explores the history of helicopters, detailing the specifications of some popular helicopters.

Explores the history of military weapons, detailing the specifications of some of the most popular in history.

Approaches the topic of the Gulf War from the perspective of U.S. and coalition forces fighting in it.

Approaches the topic of the Vietnam War from the perspective of soldiers fighting in it.

In 1942, a young Jewish girl named Anne Frank received a diary from her parents for her thirteenth birthday. Today, millions of people have read the compelling, heartfelt diary entries Frank recorded while living in hiding to escape Nazi persecution.

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.