Tames, Richard

Text and photographs introduce life in a country well-known for valuing calmness and harmony.

Examines the role of apartheid in the history of South Africa, key figures involved, and how this system eventually ended.

Briefly examines the life and work of the French sculptor, describing and giving examples of his art.

An introduction to a beautiful but war-torn Mediterranean country.

Each chapter tells the story of a real event giving background information that leads up to the point of discovery, where four alternative endings are presented, and the actual results are revealed.

Traces the history of food around the world, from the first farmers and canners to modern fast foods.

Recounts the life story of Alexander Fleming, his study of medicine, his research of bacteriology, and his discovery of penicillin.

Each chapter tells the story of a real event in newspaper format, giving background information that leads up to the point of discovery, where four alternative endings are presented, and the actual results are revealed.

Describes the events that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the factors that led the U.S. to enter World War II, the course of the war in the Pacific, and the democratization of Japan after the war.

Discusses the dropping of the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima by the U.S. during World War II; examines how the bomb was developed and the reasons why the U.S. decided to use the weapon; and looks at other uses of atomic power.