Heimer, Greg

Explains the United States's election process and how each citizen can become more involved in the work of the government.

Chronicles significant events in the early history of the Scientific Revolution, and examines the contributions of scientific pioneers such as Leonardo da Vinci, Nicholas Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, and others.

Examines the successes and failures of some of the pioneering mariners who set out from Spain and Portugal beginning in the mid-fifteenth century to establish trade routes and explore new worlds.

Explores the latter half of the Scientific Revolution, looking at how Europe emerged from church domination to accept scientific truth and introducing some of the pioneers of science.

Explains the United States's election process and how each citizen can become more involved in the work of the government.

Examines the origins of humans in the genus Homo, introducing the ancient species that pre-date modern humans, and exploring questions about why humans became the dominant species, and how they were able to adapt and survive in an often hostile environment.

Speculates on the lives of some of modern man's earliest ancestors, drawing from scientific discoveries to look at the tools used by prehistoric people, how they formed societies, and how they adapted and evolved.

Explains the history and basic principles of the Constitution of the United States.

Explores the history of the Roman Catholic church and the effects of the Reformation throughout Europe; and describes major players in the Reformation movement including Martin Luther, John Wycliffe, and Jan Hus.

Examines the judicial branch of the United States government. Includes a discussion of state courts and the Supreme Court.