history

Examines the development of the anti-slavery movement in the United States, discussing how it impacted American politics and society and profiling key figures and events in the movement.

Describes the sports, games, and related equipment that were invented and played during the Middle Ages in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania, and looks at how they can be adapted for play in the modern world.

Presents an overview of polio, covering its history, scope, diagnosis, treatment, research, and prevention; and includes a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of related organizations.

Presents an overview of influenza, covering its history, scope, diagnosis, treatment, research, and prevention; and includes a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of related organizations.

Explains why the federal government has played an ever-expanding role in the education system of the United States and profiles controversial political and social issues which have led to the enactment of landmark education laws by the U.S. Congress.

Contains edited texts of thirty-one notable Congressional laws on the First Amendment, each with information on the intent and purpose of the law, a summary of its substance, explanation of terms, background, and discussion of the law's impact.

A collection of historic speeches from various sources which address the issues surrounding women's rights in the United States.

Chronicles the experiences geologist Marta Calvache had during two deadly volcanic events, the eruption of Galeras on January 14, 1993, and the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz in November of 1985.

Traces the evolution of humans' understanding of the universe, drawing on information from a variety of contemporary and historical books about astronomy.

Examines the people and events both in the American colonies and in Great Britain between 1760 and 1776 that led to the American Revolution.