Marcovitz, Hal

Examines events of the 1960s in the United States, discussing the Vietnam War, influential people, and how the young people of the era rallied against social conventionalism.

Examines the Roaring Twenties. Includes a visual chronology and source notes.

Explores fossil fuels and its future as renewable energy.

Discusses history and political climate in the Arab Spring uprisings.

Explores the controversy surrounding whether or not the drinking age in the United States should be lowered, addressing arguments both for and against the issue.

Examines the controversy surrounding whether or not offshore oil drilling is worth the environmental risks it poses, presenting arguments both for and against the issue.

Traces the history of the Declaration of Independence, the statement by which the United States broke free from British rule, and discusses its significance to the people of the United States.

The notion that UFOs are real is one that is very much alive in today's society. In fact, sightings of UFOs as well as close encounters with actual alien visitors have been reported for centuries. And for hundreds of years, such sightings were often dismissed by skeptics because the men and women who reported encounters with aliens could provide no evidence other than the stories of their experiences. But starting in the latter half of the 20th century, as audio and video recording equipment became more common in society, evidence of alien encounters could be recorded and analyzed. As a result, such evidence has gained more credibility.

"In October 2023 fighters from the Hamas militant group in the Gaza territory crossed over into neighboring Israel where they attacked civilians-ultimately killing some 1,200 people-while kidnapping nearly 230 Israelis and taking them back to Gaza as hostages. The incident touched off the Israel-Hamas War in which Israel used its formidable military to attack Gaza. As of early thirty thousand Palestinians had lost their lives in the conflict. The Israel-Hamas War is the latest conflict in the long history of hostility between Israelis and Palestinians, sparking intense divisions across the globe as political leaders and citizens debated the justification for the harsh Israeli response"--Provided by publisher.

From its unique artistic style to its fascinating stories that include comedies and dramas as well as the exploits of remarkable superheroes, anime has captured the interest of fans across the world. Born more than a century ago in Japan and introduced to the western world in the years following World War II, anime is now an important part of the international culture of entertainment. Each year, thousands of fans flock to anime conventions, debate the merits of the stories in online forums, and cheer athletes at the Olympic games who perform in costumes resembling those worn by their favorite anime characters.