Langley, Andrew

Examines the events surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Tower in New York and the Pentagon in Washington D.C. discussing the rise of global terrorism, retaliatory strikes on Afghanistan, the hunt for Osama bin Laden, and the world-wide effects since September 11.

Chronicles, the life, family background, political career, and assassination of the thirty-fifth president of the United States.

An illustrated introduction to cryptography and ciphers that discusses the history of codes, code breaking technology, the Code Talkers, and the ways codes are used during the early twenty-first century.

Follows the excitement as the American astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to set foot on the moon.

Follows the expeditions of Captain James Cook of the British navy, who explored and mapped more of the earth's surface than anyone else in history.

Follows the excitement as Christopher Columbus, Admiral of the Ocean Sea, shows Europe its first look at the New World.

Invites the reader to become the main character and revel in the gory, dark, horrific side of life throughout important eras in history, particulary during Viking exploration.

Describes the geography, landscape, economy, government, and culture of Pakistan today and discusses Pakistan's influence of and relations with the rest of the world"--Provided by publisher.

Documents the 1989 pro-democracy demonstrations in Beijing'sTiananmen Square, describing the events that led to the protest and the aftermath.

Describes, in brief text and illustrations, how the inhabitants of a medieval castle prepared for war and endured a siege.