history

A brief biography of businessman Jeff Bezos, describing how he founded Amazon.com.

Text and illustrations look at the history of astronomy.

Text and illustrations look at the history of mathematics.

Presents a history of chemistry, including the life and works of great chemists, how the Periodic Table came to be, mysteries yet to be solved, and a fold-out timeline.

Chronicles the history of the Santa Claus image by looking at postcards from the 1800s to 2000s, examining his role in film and music, evolution over time, and influence of war, politics, and marketing on him.

Gives historical context to the works of William Shakespeare, discussing daily life in England during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Provides students with important background information on the practice of writing and producing plays in Shakespear's England including quotations from writers of Shakespear's time.

Recounts the journey of hippie, dreamer, and intellectual Lynn Sweet, who arrived in Macon, Illinois, in 1966 and became the reluctant coach of the high school baseball team, leading the Macon Ironmen through an improbable season to the state final.