history

Introduces readers to the development of women's lacrosse, as well as the sport's star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian confederacy known as the Iroquois, including Chief Hiawatha and conflicts such as the American Revolution"--Provided by publisher.

This book is about the state of Illinois. It has its own climate, geography, economy, population, and history. Learn what makes Illinois unique.

"U.S. Congressman John Lewis was an activist for civil rights who dedicated his life to protecting human rights. Read about his path in life that led him to become a politician in the service of others"--Provided by publisher.

A brief introduction to snowmobiling, discussing its history, racing, extreme snowmobiling and more.

Eradicating smallpox was one of the great medical success stories in human history. The disease once killed large numbers of people, but vaccination programs brought case numbers to zero by the 1970s. This book explores the history and science behind this disease, as well as how it's treated.

Polio once frightened parents every summer. The disease could suddenly leave children paralyzed. But in the 1950s, scientists developed a vaccine that nearly eliminated the disease. This book explores the history and science behind this disease, as well as how it's treated.

". . . Storr takes [readers] on a journey from the shores of Ancient Greece, through the Christian Middle Ages, the encounter groups of 1960s California and self-esteem evangelists of the late twentieth century to modern-day America, where research suggests today's young people are in the grip of an epidemic of narcissism. He . . . tell[s] the . . . story of the individualist Western self from its birth on the Aegean to the era of hyper-individualistic neoliberalism in which [people] find [themselves] today . . ."--Publisher provided.