Senker, Cath

This book tells about Portuguese captain Ferdinand Magellan's journey to find a new route to the east for Spain discussing his battles with the ocean, angry crews, and diseases.

Examines the historical development of Judaism from the age of the patriarchs to the birth of Israel, and looks at how the Jewish faith is practiced in the modern world.

Provides brief biographies of fashion designers, and includes career highlights, secrets of success, and more.

Looks at the Vietnam War, focusing on the path to war, why it was so controversial, and how it affected people on both sides.

Explores how feminists tried to secure women's right to vote from 1828 to 1860, comparing women's role in society to the plight of African-American slaves, and discusses how women's roles and attitudes changed during the time period.

Presents an introduction to Spain from the perspective of Julia, a seven-year-old girl who lives in Seville, covering weather, home, food, school, work, religion, and other topics.

Contains fourteen true stories about young asylum seekers from around the world. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Chronicles the development and spread of Islam throughout the world, tracing the religion's history from its origins to the early twenty-first century, and includes comments from religious leaders, a look at holy sites, and information on Islamic celebrations, as well as maps and photographs.

Chronicles the development and spread of Judaism throughout the world, tracing the religion's history from its origins to the early twenty-first century, and includes comments from religious leaders, a look at holy sites, and information on Jewish celebrations, as well as maps and photographs.