Whiting, Jim

Introduces the mythological hero Jason; describing his birth, his wife's murder of his sons, the Argonauts, the golden fleece, his journey home, and Medea's revenge; and contains information on Homer's "Odyssey," the labors of Hercules, the Amazons, Circe, and Euripides. Includes suggestions for further reading and a glossary.

A brief biography of the life and works of Galileo, that examines his scientific findings that proved the heliocentric, or sun-centered-system.

Presents an overview of the 1925 trial of John Scopes who was charged with violating a law against teaching evolution in public schools in Tennessee.

Provides an overview of the life of W. E. B. Du Bois, discussing his childhood, education, fight for social justice, challenges, and more.

Presents a brief biography of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Hernando Cortes that chronicles his life and defeat over the Aztec emperor Montezuma.

Presents a brief biography of Auguste and Louis Lumi?re, nineteenth century inventors, and provides information on their childhood, their education, and their achievements in science, including how they invented the Cinematographe.

Discusses the life and career of the eighteenth-century German composer and organist Johann Sebastian Bach.

Presents a brief overview of World War I, describing the roots of the conflict, warfare tactics, the United States' involvement, and the League of Nations.

Identity theft is one of the most common crimes in the world today, in large part because it's so easy to do. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes and full-color illustrations, this title examines the issue.

Profiles the life of Italian renaissance artist Michelangelo; highlighting his childhood, early career, work on the Sistine Chapel, religious beliefs, and more. Includes a chronology, historical time line, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary.