Examines World War II in detail. Learn about the Allies and the Axis, key people, battles and events that led up to the most devasting war in human history.
Examines the history and modern-day status of the African nation of Kenya, and provides information on the country's geography and ecology, government, economy, people, culture, and cities and communities. Includes a calendar of Kenya's festivals, recipes, and other reference tools.
Describes and explains the impact made by Europeans on the lives of various Native American tribes of North, Central, and South America, from the first contact in 1492 to the damage inflicted by Russians in the Aleutian Islands in the eighteenth century.
America's cargo planes stand ready to carry people and equipment to any crisis, at any time, and in any place. They also fight forest fires, deliver emergency supplies, and refuel other aircraft in transit. No task seems too large for these powerful giants.
Examines the history and modern-day status of the African nation of Ethiopia, and provides information on the country's geography and ecology, government, economy, people, culture, and cities and communities. Includes a calendar of Ethiopian festivals, recipes, and other reference tools.
An overview of immigration from the Philippines to the United States and Canada since the 1960s, when immigration laws were changed to permit greater numbers of people to enter these countries.
Provides information about the history, geography and natural resources, government, economy, people, culture, and cities of Ethiopia, a country located in East Africa, and includes a calendar of festivals, recipes, and other reference materials.
Examines the causes of World War Two and the events leading up to it discussing the effects of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, the rise of militarism in Germany, Italy, and Japan, and appeasement policies of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain.
Examines the life and accomplishments of Steve Jobs, co-founder of the Apple Computer Company, discussing his successes, failures, and other business ventures, and looking at his impact on Apple after his return to the company in the late 1990s.
Describes how members of the U.S. Air Force are trained and spotlights some of the various types of technology they use, from fighter jets to drones. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
