Perl, Lila

Examines the civilization of the ancient Maya, from their pyramids and elaborate writing systems, to their developments in mathematics and science, and includes information on their large cities--Tikal, Copan, Palenque--and their social structure. Includes time line and glossary.

Explores the history of immigration policy in America, discussing the fate of undocumented Hispanic workers from Mexico and the debates across the nation on who should be permitted to enter the country.

Examines the history of theocratic forms of government describing how they effect society and how they intersect with other forms of government around the world.

Text and photographs examine the mummies and tombs of ancient Egypt.

Brief descriptions of several Hispanic holidays as they are celebrated in North, Central, and South America.

Examines common superstitions associated with the events of a typical day, how these superstitions developed, and how they influence our behavior today.

Discusses the forced internment of Japanese-Americans in camps following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into World War II.

Presents information on the civilization of ancient Egypt, from pyramids and temples to priests and rituals, from hieroglyphic writing to daily life by the Nile and examines the the social structure of their society, including farmers, scribes, priests, artisans, and rulers.

Examines the science of cloning and the controversy that surrounds the cloning of humans, and describes the future of genetic research.

Defines and discusses the history of terrorism, the nature of terrorism and terrorists, and the recent, rapid growth of terrorist acts throughout the world.