Anderson, Michael

Readers will discover some of the notable military and political leaders of Revolution as well as some of the lesser-known figures instrumental to securing the country's future.

The fundamentals of light in cluding how it is measured, its interaction with matter, and the particle and wave theories of lightare covered in this detailed volume.

These adventurers charted previously unknown territories, encountered, and often tragically exploited, native peoples, and changed the fate of the global landscape.

Provides an overview of the history of ancient Rome and examines the rise and fall of the empire.

Presents a history of ancient Greece and discusses the accomplishments and culture of the people.

This informative volume describes the features and properties of the bodies of water that make up 70 percent of the worlds surface as well as the various branches of oceanography dedicated to studying all aspects of the ocean and its life forms.