history

Explore the societal context of as well as the science behind Prehistory and Classical Period.

An exploration of the Sioux Indians, covering homes, clothing, religion, music, language, arts, and more.

Learn about the spread of ideas that led to a renaissance, or ?rebirth,? of learning in Medieval Period and the Renaissance.

Young readers will explore the special cultural celebrations that are held throughout the United States.

Presents an introduction to the Navajo Native American tribe, including information on their history, traditions, beliefs, art, and celebrations.

Learn about the history and science behind the advancements of the early 20th century.

Profiles the Maori of New Zealand, including their history, culture, and government.

An in-depth look at the leaders, battles, institutions, and ideals that contributed to the creation of the Bill of Rights. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"As the world becomes more connected, the threat of pandemics becomes more serious, and being informed about fast-spreading illnesses is more important now than ever before. This volume discusses global diseases of the past and present, how modern outbreaks are controlled and treated, and how doctors and scientists are working to prevent pandemics in the future. Detailed graphs, in-depth sidebars, full-color photographs, and annotated quotes from medical experts highlight important topics and encourage readers to expand their critical thinking skills as they learn about public health policy and the social impacts of infectious disease."--.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and includes Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Rhode Island and Connecticut, New Netherland and New Sweden, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.