Altman, Linda Jacobs

Describes the characteristics and behavior of small dogs in general, also discussing the physical appearance and place in history of some specific breeds.

Presents an overview of the issues surrounding the debate over biotechnology, discussing abortion, allocation of medical resources, end-of-life issues, and other related topics.

Looks at how the Nazis took over Germany and different responses of people involved, particularly the many individuals and groups who fought back and helped to protect the victims of the Nazi regime.

Discusses Nazi Germany's efforts to create a so-called master race by attempting to eliminate not only the Jewish race, but also killing or sterilizing Poles, Russians, gypsies, homosexuals, the mentally handicapped, and others considered inferior.

Provides information about various hate groups, including white supremacists, religious extremists, and militias, discussing how they operate, who joins them, and the methods used to investigate and prosecute their crimes; and suggests things young people can do to stop the spread of racism and hate.

Describes the earliest forms of trade and commerce in the New World, explaining how early settlers traded with one another and the region's native people for goods and services.

Photographs and text discuss the people and events involved in the unsuccessful but influential strike by railroad workers at the Pullman Company in Chicago in 1894.

Discusses issues surrounding death, including the stages of death, prolonging life, euthanasia, religious and cultural views, and funeral customs.

Uses primary source material along with historical narrative to explore the persecution of the Jews from ancient times through the beginning of the Holocaust.

"Read about the Yoruban creation myth, How Anansi got God's Stories, and five other important African myths"--Provided by publisher.