Gitlin, Marty

Christopher Columbus is often referred to as the "discoverer" of the Americans. The Americas are named after explorer Amerigo Vespucci.

Learn about the field of personal space travel and find out how everyday people might soon be able to travel to Mars. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Discover how doctors can use nanotechnology, tiny electronic devices and sensors, to create innovative new treatments for their patients; and learn about how this technological innovation is evolving. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"What do you do with a failed product? Make it a best-selling toy! Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success"--.

Did you know that fly fishers fish using a hook called a fly? Flies can look like bugs or small fish. Find out more about how people fish in this book!.

Explores the history of fighter jets, how they work, how they've been utilized, and more.

Describes the major events, issues, and people associated with the 1991 Operation Desert Storm in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait; and chronicles the rise of Saddam Hussein and additional events following the liberation of Kuwait.

Details American involvement in the Vietnam War, including information on its beginnings, campaigns, and changing public opinion about the war.

"How can we maintain a strong national identity without going too far? Having pride in one's country, its history and values, is important, but what happens when that is threatened by new immigrant groups? When a country becomes more diverse, whether it's race, ethnicity, or religious faith, does the nation's identity expand to accommodate those changes or does it become more rigid, setting the stage for an 'us' and 'them' conflict? Through diverse perspectives from countries around the world, this volume explores facets of national identity--its purpose, its benefits and dangers, and its future in a changing world"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of twenty-five essays that provides varying perspectives on issues regarding border security at the Mexican-American border region.