history

"From ancient Greece and Rome to the birth of the New Witchcraft, the history of this subject is told in this richly illustrated book"--Amazon.

Revered, admired, and protected - every country and culture has certain artifacts that are prized above all others. Cultural Treasures of the World brings together more than 200 of these objects, exploring the fascinating and unique stories behind each of them.

"Readers will learn about the first rockets launched during World War II, and Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin who was the first man in space. Details of the long and dangerous trip when Neil Armstrong, Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin, and Michael Collins finally set foot on the moon will enrapture readers. Students will explore how past successes and failures have led to present-day accomplishments"--Provided by publisher.

"Norotrious Mexican drug trafficker Joaqui?n Guzma?n Loera, "El Chapo", was named Public Enemy Number One in 2013 by the city of Chicago. El Chapo's operations were the most powerful in Mexico. He spent several stints in various Mexican prisons, often treated like a king, eventually escaping in a laundry cart. He is considered to have been one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world"--Back cover.

Discusses the people, movements, and events behind the theories and ideas that changed the modern world, covering topics in the biological sciences, mathematics and the physical sciences, the arts, the social sciences, philosophy, religion, and politics and the law.

Examines how civilizations have viewed the universe throughout history and profiles men and women who have helped advance humans' understanding of the universe and the impact it has on life on Earth.

Profiles one hundred notable women from throughout history, including Sappho, Joan of Arc, Eleanor Roosevelt, Virginia Woolf, and Aung San Suu Kyi.

Presents biographical profiles of ten individuals who contributed to the development of marine science including William Beebe, Henry Bigelow, Eugenie Clark, Sylvia Earle, and others; and discusses their research and discoveries.

Describes the histories of Amazon.com and the Kindle; discusses the life of their founder and creator Jeffrey Bezos; and examines how they have influenced the world.

Describes the different transportation tools and techniques used by ancient cultures and discusses the influence of these ancient methods on transportation technology in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.