Childress, Diana

A biography of fifteenth-century goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg, who developed the first moveable-type printing press.

Chronicles the War of 1812, describing its causes, its major battles, and its impact on the U.S.'s reputation around the world, and includes a glossary, a time line, and a further reading list.

Explores the life and achievements of George H. W. Bush, discussing his childhood, military service, political career, presidency, marriage, and retirement.

Describes how archaeologists have used a variety of methods to learn about the past and assemble a picture of prehistoric Native American life.

A biography of the man who, in 1989, suspended the constitution and appointed himself head of state, prime minister, defense minister, and commander in chief of the army.

Presents an overview of the struggle for women's rights in Iran, chronicling the events, organizations, and leaders of the movement.

Discusses the nation of Chile as ruled by Augusto Pinochet, who staged a military coup d'?tat in 1973.

Recounts the adventures of Spanish nobleman and explorer Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, describing his disasterous expedition to the Americas in 1527 and the seven years he spent living among the Native Americans.

Describes the adventures and experiences of Marco Polo from his over twenty-year sojourn to China during the thirteenth century.

Presents an overview of life in fourteenth-century England as historical context for Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales," covering the social hierarchy and social mobility, views of the Church, warfare and rebellion, the Black Death, the Earth-centered universe and science, medicine, food, work, clothing, courtship, family, schooling, and recreation.