Explores the history and origin of the World Trade Organization, discusses controversies and conflicts the organization has faced, and examining how it has helped individuals who live in poverty and sickness.
Examines the causes and effects of the Great Depression and describes President Roosevelt's New Deal, which provided relief to families through public work projects and other government-funded posts.
Presents a history of the New York City subway system, detailing its origins, construction, maintenance, and major events such as the Malbone Street Wreck of 1918.
An examination of the life of Sim?n Bolivar that discusses his formative years, military experience, political views, exile, death, and other related topics.
Profiles fifty new and traditional occupations, providing information on each career's job requirements, potential salary ranges, education requirements, and.
An exploration of the roles of African-Americans during the Civil War that describes how free blacks and ex-slaves volunteered to fight in over four hundred battles, despite prejudices and unfair treatment.
Describes the factors that contributed to the dust storms that swept America during the 1930s, turning the Great Plains into what has come to be known as the Dust Bowl, looks at how people coped with the dangerous conditions, and discusses the possibility that a similar environmental disaster could occur again.
Tells Eugenie Clark's life story, describing her start in marine biology and explaining how she came to be the world's leading shark expert. Also explains how to become a marine biologist and how to become a professional diver.
