Perritano, John

Looks at some of the most dangerous weather conditions in the world, including blizzards, droughts, floods, and tornadoes.

Looks at some of the most dangerous insects in the world, including fleas, lice, scorpions, hornets, and black widow spiders.

Looks at some of the most dangerous jobs from throughout the world, including firefighters, boxers, fishermen, utility workers and more.

An introduction to military conflict during the twenty-first century, covering failure of communism, the Afghanistan War, the Syrian Civil War, the War in Iraq, nuclear Iran, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Provides an introduction to the United States Supreme Court, including how it was formed, the responsibilities it has, and more.

"Political parties are not mentioned in the Constitution. How did they come about? Why are they important? This handbook examines the two-party system in the United States and how it evolved, with relevant facts and interesting sidebars. Open-ended 'Think About It' questions frame each topic."--Back cover.

Explains the beginnings of the American political system and the basic concepts of a federal republic.

Discusses the work of undercover police officers, covering preparation, training, tools and technology, and more.

Details, in graphic form, the emancipation of slaves, discussing sharecropping, government action, education, the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, and other related topics.

Provides an illustrated overview of America's involvement in World War I, discussing how the conflict started, its impact on the world, the weaponry used, the major battles, and other related topics.