Traces the life of a young Jewish girl who became famous after her death in the Holocaust, when her diary was published.

Traces the life and accomplishments of the woman who struggled to overcome her deaf and blind handicaps, with the aid of her famous teacher, Annie Sullivan.

A book about the French revolution.

This book introduces Islam, the religion of Muslims, by presenting some of its teachings and historical development. Craft activities are included.

This book describes the world of the ancient Greeks, presenting information on their history, government, and culture.

Describes the development of penicillin, from its discovery and use in World War II to the possible implications of overuse.

Discusses the history and theory behind dictatorship as a political system and explains how it has been applied in practice.

Tells the story of the political and economic system known as a monarchy: how it is developed as a set of ideas from its origins to the present, how it has evolved in practice, and how it benefits or harms the people who live under it.

Nationalism is a powerful force that taps into people's feelings of pride, fear, and hartred. It has been behind the formation of nation-states, the collapes of colonialism, and the creation of new countries. This book traces the history of nationalism and nation-states from their rise in Europe and America in the late 1700's to the continuing conflicts that they cause today. It also looks at the relationship between nationalism and other significant...