Fridell, Ron

Photographs and diagrams present a history of military technology from ancient to modern times.

Examines a number of controversial issues associated with the environment, and describes how past mistakes have effected the biosphere and the atmosphere that supports life.

Describes the historical context of the 1966 U.S. Supreme Court case involving Ernesto Miranda and the State of Arizona in which Miranda's guilty verdict was overturned on the basis that he had not been properly informed of his legal rights.

Provides information about serious hunger, looking at some of the reasons why people do not have enough food, and tells the stories of individuals and organizations that are fighting to solve the problem in countries around the world.

Describes several different theories on the causes and solutions of global warming, including a brief history of the Earth's temperature ranges, scientists' predictions for the future, and the governments' reactions.

An overview of terrorism and those who perpetrate it that describes terrorism involving Americans, how terrorists see the world, how they operate, how they are tracked down, counterterrorism, victims of terrorism, and the future of terrorism. Also includes a glossary and a list of related resources.

Examines a number of ways in which governments may use spy technology including image intelligence, communication intelligence, and cryptography.

Photographs and text trace the life cycle of a turtle from egg, to hatching, to hibernating, to adult. Includes information about turtle endangerment.

Photographs and text trace the life cycle of a spider, from egg, to spiderling, to molting, to adult.

Photographs and text trace the life cycle of the silkworm from egg, to larva, to cocoon, to moth. Includes information on how silkworms are used to produce silk cloth.