Rose, Simon

Describes the rebuilding of the World Trade Center after it was destroyed on September 11, 2001.

Explores the life of Nelson Mandela and provides an overview of his achievements. Includes online content that contains weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features.

Discusses the use of drone aircraft for military, government, commercial, and personal purposes.

"The War of 1812 began as a disagreement over trade and shipping between Great Britain and the United States. Although neither side truly won, the United States gained a greater sense of national identity, setting the stage for its westward expansion. Learn more about this conflict, its key players, battles, heroes, and resolution in The War of 1812, an America at War book"--Back cover.

The story of the war in Vietnam, told in text and pictures, examines the history of wars in United States, traces the United States involvement from the early 1960s through 1975, discusses the causes and effects, leaders, major battles, military uniforms, guerrilla warfare, aerial bombing and weaponry and provides some activity sheets for children.

"The Civil War began in 1861 over differences in the economic development of the North and South. This internal conflict abolished slavery in America and helped to define the individual rights of each state. Learn more about this conflict, its key players, battles, heroes, and resolution in The Civil War, an America at War book"--Back cover.

Describes the structure and function of the human skeletal system, how it supports other body systems, and how to keep it healthy.

Describes the structure and function of the human respiratory system, its role in supporting other body systems, and how to keep it healthy.

Describes the structure and functions of the human nervous system, how it works to support other body systems, and how to keep it healthy.

Describes the structure and functions of the human muscular system, how it works to support other body systems, and how to keep it healthy.