Thiel, Kristin

In 1895, a German scientist named Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the existence of X-rays. His work led to the 1901 Nobel Prize in Physics, and X-rays would come to play a prominent role in the research of Marie Curie, Henri Bequerel, Thomas Edison, and other towering figures in science and medicine. X-Rays examines how Roentgen used the scientific method to achieve his aims and the applications of his discovery. The book also explains how Roentgen's discovery continues to lay the groundwork for new discoveries in astronomy, biology, and more.

Shares stories of teens who have been held hostage by terrorist groups.

A biography of Julian Assange the founder of WikiLeaks a website that has published millions of classified documents causing him to become a controversial figure in the debate on transparency versus secrecy.

"With the creation of the Cable News Network (CNN) in 1980, television news changed forever. Television news shapes viewers' opinions, politics, and journalism as a whole. This book introduces readers to the story of what came before in-the-moment reporting, how the twenty-four-hour news cycle came about, and what instantaneous reporting might mean for the future of journalism"--Provided by publisher.

"A book for high school students about the power of the government and how its ability to influence American society has evolved over time"--Provided by publisher.

"A book for high school students about how the American identity has changed over time in response to the country's changing ideals and values"--Provided by publisher.

"The coverage of the Watergate scandal by the Washington Post's Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein wasn't the first example of investigative journalism in the United States, but it did usher in a new era for the writing form. This book offers its own investigation into the scandal that changed everything, the scandal that sent shockwaves through the world of politics and the world of journalism itself. Details include technology's role in the change, biographies of key players, and the legacy left for generations"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at reality of daily life during the Syrian civil war.

Looks at reality of daily life during the Syrian civil war.

Looks at the reality of daily life under the Muslim extremist group Boko Haram.