soviet union

A realistic depiction of a single day in the life of one inmate of a "special" camp in Siberia. It is an extraordinary account of the merciless political machine in Russia.

Explores the life of Mikhail Gorbachev, leader of the Soviet Union.

Traces the career of Stalin, the Bolshevik dictator of Russia, focusing on how his repressive policies impacted his country, his people, and the world. (50 min.).

Text and photos record the conditions and experiences of German soldiers on the battle front with Russia.

Discusses how the present nuclear arms buildup came about,0compares the military strengths of the United States and the Soviet Union, and examines attempts to control the uses of the destructive weapons.

Tales from the folklore of Russia, including The Poor Brother and the Rich Brother, Vasilisa the Beautiful, Ivan the Fool, and The Hut of Baba Yaga.

Discusses the Soviet Vostok 1 mission, which made Yuri Gagarin the first human being in space. Also provides biographical information about the astronaut, including his reception as a hero upon returning to Earth.

In 1943 sixteen-year-old Erik experiences the horrors of war when he is drafted into the German army and sent to fight on the Russian front.

"Describes the space race and the moon landing. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--Provided by publisher.