Gay, Kathlyn

Examines potentially dangerous chemicals, gases, and metals that can unknowingly endanger people in their homes, schools, and workplaces and destroy the environment.

Traces the development of the citizen militia movement from its origins in colonial America through its modern involvement with racist and neo-Nazi activities.

Examines causes of the increase in obesity in the U.S., describes the benefits and dangers of weight-loss diets and surgery, and discusses the roles of good nutrition, activity, and moderation in a healthy lifestyle.

Examines child-labor practices throughout the world within a historical context and discusses ways of dealing with the problem.

Examines the persuasive techniques used by advertisers and their effects on the consumer.

Discusses the events after the overthrow of Czar Nicholas II of Russia, when the Communist Party, led by Vladimir Lenin and Josef Stalin, began a repressive and violent government that led to starvation, the formation of labor camps, and the Cold War.

Describes the circumstances leading up to Iran's invasion of Kuwait and the political and military events of the Persian Gulf War, using quotes from people directly involved.

A history of World War II describing the reasons behind the war, the action, its effect on the United States, and what it felt like to be a part of the war from first-hand accounts.

Discusses the theories of ancient Greek philosophers-scientists such as Ptolemy, Pythagoras, Hippocrates, and Aristotle, and describes some of the scientific discoveries attributed to the Greeks and their impact on modern science.

Discusses the major social, political, and technological changes that occurred in the United States as a result of various wars from the Revolution to the Gulf War.