20th century

Chronicles the history of civil unrest in the 1960s, looking at the causes and expression of anger over racism, the Vietnam War, equal rights, and other issues, and discussing the effects of those protests.

Introduces young readers to the wars and conflicts that have occurred in Afghanistan since the 1970s, the Taliban and al-Qaida terrorist organizations, and the invasion of Afghanistan after September 11, 2001.

Strange things begin happening at Elijah's New England home just before his twelfth birthday in 1927, especially after two aunts he had never met whisk him away to Moaning Marsh, where he realizes that they are witches who need something from him in order to remove a curse.

In Russia, during the reign of communism and one of the many purges that sweep the country, Yuri experiences first-hand the social injustices, labor camp, and starvation.

Three sisters growing up in post-World War II Sydney, Australia, deal with their mentally unstable father, their possibly unfaithful mother, and the defecting Russian spy who lives next door.

While investigating a haunted house, the Cannoiers discover a group of scientists who are creating an army of indestructible mutant soldiers to fight the Germans in pre-World War II London.

Describes the childhood, training, career, and contributions of the man known for his military leadership during World War II.

A guide to the basic service and ceremonies of many smaller religions and denominations in America, addressing the concerns of guests of other faiths regarding what to wear, appropriate gifts, and behavior before, during, and after the event they are attending.

In the early 1960s, twelve-year-old songwriter Livy Two Weems dreams of seeing the world beyond the Maggie Valley, North Carolina, holler where she lives in poverty with her parents and eight brothers and sisters, but understands that she must put family first.