Anderson, Michael

Explores the legacy of the Roman Empire and its famous leaders such as Julius Caesar, along with the society, politics and beliefs of this ancient civilization, which has influenced the Western world for centuries.

Contains thirty-two brief biographies of people who had an impact on America from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

A collection of biographies of figures from the exploration of the Americas, including Leif Eriksson, Henry Hudson, Charles Darwin, and more.

Examines the biology behind genetics and genetic disorders and considers the principles of genetic manipulation and genetic engineering that have impacted the fields of science, medicine, industry, and agriculture.

Examines the rich cultural achievements of the early civilizations from North, Middle and South America, including the Inca and Maya societies, beliefs and innovations.

Explores the legacy of the Ancient Greek culture by examining the society, politics and beliefs of this ancient civilization, which has influenced the arts, philosophy and democracy of the Western world for centuries.

Thomas Jefferson was a man of many talents who was invaluable to the founding of the United States. After loaning his expertise to writing the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson went on to serve as the third U.S. president. Jefferson's extraordinary life and accomplishments are recounted in this engaging volume.

Describes the astronomical properties of the Earth and its Moon, including the geological structure of Earth, it's different atmospheres, and the physical characteristics of the Moon.

A biography of President Abraham Lincoln that describes his early life and political career, challenges as President of the United States during the Civil War, his stand against slavery, assassination, and legacy.

Presents an introduction to Electricity and magnetism, covering the history of their study, important concepts related to them, and applied technology that utilizes these forces.