Cooke, Tim

"... 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.

"... explores human rights today and how human rights have developed over time."--Provided by publisher.

"The first drones only appeared in the 1960s, but now they are flown by every branch of the military. Learn how drone pilots can locate and destroy targets on the other side of the world, and discover how the remarkable rise of military robots will change warfare for ever"--Provided by the publisher.

Covers the history of European exploration in South America, including the exploits of such men as Francisco Pizarro and Amerigo Vespucci.