Examines the people and events that contributed to the start of the Civil War, looking at the secession of the southern states, the Battle of Fort Sumter, the role of Abraham Lincoln, and more.
Describes the discovery of the new world, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands, Florida, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, California, and Spanish settlement of other areas.
Provides an overview of various methods for researching a family tree, listing Internet sites that can help people learn about their ancestors and offering advice on organizing the information.
An illustrated introduction to Puerto Rico that covers the geography, climate, weather, plants, animals, history, people, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, and entertainment of the state.
Provides an overview of African mythology, with information on creation and trickster stories, death, disease, gods, goddesses, and other related topics.
This book introduces search-and-rescue technicians, including search-and-rescue training, specialized training, gear, types of search-and-rescue missions, specially trained dogs, and an interview with a search-and-rescue worker.
Describes the techniques of grappling as used in the martial arts, discussing the power of leverage and the science of weight and momentum, and looks at three martial arts forms that emphasize grappling, including judo, aikido, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
