Ellis, Catherine

The one person at whose feet the blame for both the Holocaust and World War II can be laid is Adolf Hitler. Readers will learn how Hitler rose to power and the horrific ways that he made use of that power once he had accumulated it. This biography discusses Hitler’s role in the so-called Final Solution and also touches on the impact Hitler still has today. It offers a wealth of detail about the various stages of the F?uhrer’s life and examines the influence he had on both those in his inner circle and the German public at large. Understanding a despicable person may not be inspiring, but that does not mean it’s not worthwhile.

This book describes World War II, including why it happened, who was involved, and the aftermath.

Contains transcripts of speeches by African-Americans related to the struggles for racial equality and civil rights, all recorded at live events, including presentations by Malcolm X, Ossie Davis, Martin Luther King Jr., Bobby Seale, Shirley Chisholm, Toni Morrison, Condoleezza Rice, and others, and features audio excerpts on CD.

Presents speeches given by the twentieth-century's leading African-American cultural, spiritual, and political figures, which includes Booker T. Washington, Marcus Garvey, Dick Gregory, Thurgood Marshall, Shirley Chisholm, Martin Luther King Jr., and others.

Simple text and photos introduce the basic parts of a tank, different kinds of tanks, and the things they can do.

Simple text and photos introduce a military submarine's basic parts and the jobs for which the navy uses submarines.

Simple text and photos introduce the basic parts of a ship, several types of military ships, and some of the things they can do.

Simple text and photos introduce the basic parts of a military airplane and the unique abilities of planes such as the Harrier and the B-2 Spirit Bomber.

Simple text and photos introduce the basic parts of a helicopter, several types of military helicopters, and the jobs for which such helicopters are used.

Introduces military cars and trucks, discussing their parts, uses, and different kinds.