Explains what germs are, traces the history of germ fighting from ancient to modern times, and discusses the use of antibiotics and other methods of eliminating disease-causing germs in the future.
Chonicles the Cold War, from its origins in the Soviet Revolution as the twentieth century began to the collapse of the Soviet Union as the century closed.
Collects alphabetically arranged informative entries about storytelling, discussing tale types, major characters, figures, and other related topics; and includes retellings of popular stories.
Examines the life and career of professional football player Terrell Davis, a running back with the Denver Broncos, and includes photographs, career statistics, and a glossary.