This is a biography of the Spaniard who came to the New World to seek glory and who was the first European to reach the Mississippi River.

Historically, gun ownership has always held an important place in America culture. Today, Americans own more than 360 million guns, and many view firearms as a symbol of self-reliance and a critical defense against the threat of goverment tyranny. Others, however, are concerned about the high rate of gun violence in the United States, particularly the rising number of mass shootings and school shootings. Americans are deeply divided over the best...

Examines the reasons for the 1991 Gulf War, how the United Nations tried to disarm Iraq with arms inspections, and why the United States went to war again against Iraq during 2003.

This book discusses the travels of Vasco da Gama and other Portuguese explorers who helped establish an extensive empire for their country.