Nardo, Don

An introduction to the industrial revolution in the United States, covering early advances, steam power, the assembly line, the iron and steel industries, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"Of all the many crimes and atrocities the Nazis committed during World War II, those that occurred in the camps arguably constitute the worst in human memory. This is especially true of the death camps, which were designed specifically to exterminate people. Filled with eyewitness testimony, this volume tell the . . . story of the atrocities committed in those camps. It also describes the eventual liberation of the camps."--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to classic Greek myths, discussing how they played an important role in ancient Greek life and helped explain the natural world.

"All the mythologies of peoples around the globe contain fascinating, at times frightening, tales of a wide array animals and monsters. Stories about dragons, for instance, are especially numerous, not only in China, but also Greece, Scandinavia, England, and other parts of the world. Also common are tales about giants, shape-shifters, and flying menaces. This book contains tales about such creatures from the lore of Egypt, China, Greece, northern Europe, Japan, Korea, the United States, and elsewhere"--Provided by publisher.

"The myths of the ancient Romans are unique in that they focus mostly on the legendary human heroes who, against powerful military and other odds, prevailed and made Rome great. From Aeneas, who established the Roman race, to Romulus, who founded the city of Rome, to other brave figures, female and male alike, their moving stories are recounted in this volume"--Provided by publisher.

"Societies around the globe have produced an astounding array of captivating myths that continue to fascinate and entertain members of each new generation. Among the best-known of these stories are those that tell how Earth and humans came to be; how the gods fought destructive wars in the heavens; and how stalwart human heroes fought dragons, one-eyed giants, demons, and other monstrous creatures. Classic tales from Greece, Rome, Scandinavia, Egypt, China, India, Central America, and elsewhere are colorfully retold in this volume"--Back cover.

"The ancient Egyptians had a large, rich collection of mythis that developed over the course of more than four thousand years. This book examines the colorful gods and goddesses, the primary creation myths, and several mythical monsters and the human heroes who slew them. Also included is the mystical tale the Egyptians saw as their most improtaint: The Myth of Kingship, which established that all people, regardless of wealth and status, could find salvation in the afterlife"--Back cover.

Profiles five famous Black American scientists and inventors who have shaped the United States. Includes color and black-and-white photographs, sidebars, and additional resources.

Profiles famous Greek gods, heroes, monsters, and storytellers. Includes color photographs, sidebars, a map, and additional resources.

Examines the causes and effects of information overload on adults and teens. Offers practical advice for identifying misinformation, setting limits on technology, and avoiding information glut. Includes color photographs, sidebars, and further resources.