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Details American history between 1816 and 1860, describing the major events that occurred during this period. Focuses on the debate and events that caused many of the tensions before the Civil War and discusses how they contributed to this conflict.

Details the acts of genocide committed during the Bosnian war and discusses how the country recovered following the conflict. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, a timeline, and further reading sources.

Author McPherson's up-to-date overview of the Titanic tragedy offers a variety of features that make this entry stand out among the plethora of print and nonprint titles about the Titanic. The volume, organized chronologically, examines the construction of the vessel and transatlantic travel, and follows the events leading up to and after the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Historical photographs, illustrations, diagrams and sidebars enliven the text, and a variety of primary sources offers both factual information and personal testimony.

A study guide to Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse Five." Includes a biographical sketch of Vonnegut, the story of the creation of the novel, and a summary. Also includes excerpts from critical essays presenting different perspectives on the novel.

Explains how storms form, where they strike, and what makes them so powerful. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

After Mary Jemison emigrated from Ireland to Pennsylvania in the mid-1700s with her family, they put up with many hardships. One day they were captured by Shawnee Indians and French soldiers. Mary was the only family member to survive and she was adopted by Seneca Indians. She lived longer than two husbands and birthed eight children. Even though she could have rejoined the white world chose to remain as a respectful and loyal member of her tribe.

A collection of essays on Maya Angelou's poetry focusing on her as an African-American poet and includes an analysis of her themes.

A collection of scholarly essays written by various authors critically analyzing the most prominent pieces of modern American poetry. Addresses the major themes shared by the different poets and poems discussed. Includes a chronological timeline highlighting significant moments in the history of American poetry.

Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the five senses and how they are used.

Presents popular Native American myths and explores the historical, social, and cultural forces that gave rise to, shaped, and preserved them. Provides additional information on Native American religion, daily life, inventions, military, trade, and arts.

Chronicles the life of writer Stephen King and contains critical essays exploring the themes, symbols, and ideas found in his work.

Highlights the physical characteristics of various animals that make their homes in the ocean. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.

Uses a question and answer format to teach young readers about animal adaptations such as hibernation, migration, camouflage, underground hiding, and the use of their poisonous toxins.

Presents an introduction to life in Colonial America in a question-and-answer format. Includes twenty questions such as "Why are we going to this strange place," "Are you sure this is how to grow this," and "Is it true we are not colonies anymore?"

Presents information about food chains and food webs in a question-and-answer format. Questions cover kinds of animals that eat only plants and predators that set traps for their prey.