Carlisle, Rodney P

Examines several aspects of the origins, fighting, and aftermath of the 1991 Persian Gulf War.

Provides an account of the Persian Gulf War, which took place in the wake of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait, discusses the objectives and strategies of the combatants, looks at key battles and leaders, and considers the significance of the conflict.

Provides an account of the Iraq War, a three-week war fought in 2003 to eliminate the threat posed by the regime of Saddam Hussein, discusses the objectives and strategies of the combatants, looks at key battles and leaders, and considers the significance of the conflict.

Chronicles the history of space exploration, covering such topics as Native American astronomy; the work of such figures as Ptolemy and Galileo; the accomplishments of the first astronauts and cosmonauts; the moon landing; space stations; the space shuttles; the "Hubble Space Telescope"; and possibilities for the future.