Montillo, Roseanne

"Explores the critical steps taken toward building a successful nuclear bomb and the female scientists who grappled with the destructive aftermath of their own creation, all while striving to be recognized for their work"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the critical steps taken toward building a successful nuclear bomb and the female scientists who grappled with the destructive aftermath of their own creation, all while striving to be recognized for their work"--Provided by publisher.

"A group portrait of the female track stars who won gold at the Olympics--in 1928, 1932, and 1936--breaking barriers for female athletes and overcoming personal odds"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history and the criminal case of Jesse Pomeroy, a child himself, and a child serial killer in Boston in the late nineteenth century.

Blends nineteenth-century science with literary creation to trace the origins of the classic horror story, exploring how Shelley and her contemporaries were intrigued by scientists who were obsessed with the inner workings of the human body.

Explains how Halloween is rooted in celebrations for the dead in ancient cultures where today it has a more festive approach such as wearing costumes and playing tricks. This text introduces how Halloween contains elements of both in our modern world.