21st century

Twelve essays argue opposing points on the issue of whether Iran is a threat, discussing the country's nuclear program, diplomacy in American-Iranian relations, and other topics.

A photo-filled chronicle of the year 2001 in news and entertainment, covering business, technology, society, sports, science, health, the arts, and national and world news, including a special section on the September 11 terrorist attacks and the war in Afghanistan.

Profiles the personal and professional life of author Linda Sue Park, discussing her childhood, her path to becoming an author, and her advice for young authors.

Presents a collection of essays that examines the nature of the religion of Islam, using a number of primary and secondary sources, and providing information on Islam as religion of war or peace.

Recounts the true story of Kamila Sidiqi, a woman who was forced to support herself and her five siblings after the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul and her father and brothers fled the country.

Contains eleven essays which address issues surrounding senior citizens and driving, such as the safety and screening of senior drivers, transit programs, and the effects if taking the keys away from elderly drivers.

Explores the diversity of Muslims around the world, discussing differences in beliefs and practices between groups and the challenges Muslims face wherever they live.

Presents a year-by-year account of major events and milestones in the history of twenty-first century sports, covering 2000 to 2009, a period that included the first World Series in over forty years to pit the New York Yankees against the New York Mets, NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s death in a crash, Lance Armstrong's record-breaking seventh win of the Tour de France, and swimmer Michael Phelps eight gold medals and numerous world records at the Olympics.

Presents full-color survey of five hundred vases, chosen for their diverse forms and materials, and featuring work from Adam Chau, Wendy Johnston, Joanne Jaffe, Becky and Steve Lloyd, and others.