Quick view England the Culture by Erinn Banting This revised edition features the vibrant, influential culture of England. New full-color photos have been added that help trace England's contributions to world culture, such as the development of the English language, the works of William Shakespeare,... View Details
Quick view Cultural Traditions in Russia by Molly Aloian This colorful book describes the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of the Russian people celebrated in the many different festivals of Russia today. Young readers will also learn how Russians celebrate family occasions. View Details
Quick view Cultural Traditions in Germany by Lynn Peppas From the Oktoberfest folk festival to Christmas markets, this exciting title follows a year of holidays and festivals in Germany that honor religious, historic, and family traditions. View Details
Quick view Germany by Mary Colson A basic overview of the history of Germany as well as of life in the modern state View Details
Quick view Cultural Traditions in the United Kingdom by Lynn Peppas Throughout history, the United Kingdom has been one of the most influential places in the world. Its culture and language have spread far and wide. This interesting book describes the holidays and traditions in the United Kingdom that celebrate important... View Details
Quick view Mapping Europe by Paul Rockett Detailed photos and full-color maps help take readers on a fascinating visual journey through Europe! This book's appealing format highlights the facts about the human and physical geography of the continent. Readers will put their analytical skills to... View Details
Quick view The Cold War by John Ziff During the Second World War, the United States and the Soviet Union had worked together to defeat Nazi Germany. But in the years after the war ended, the former allies became bitter rivals. The two superpowers did not fight each other directly; instead,... View Details
Quick view Anti-Semitism and the Final Solution by Ann Byers Fanatical anti-Semitism and the persecution of Jews ended in the Holocaust's horrific legacythe murder of nearly 6 million Jews. In ANTI-SEMITISM AND THE "FINAL SOLUTION": THE HOLOCAUST OVERVIEW, author Ann Byers analyzes the factors that led to the... View Details
Quick view The Holocaust by Lynn Peppas The Holocaust was the deliberate extermination of Jews and other people deemed undesirable by Germany's Nazi party during World War II. This thoughtful book examines evidence from the early 1900s of racism, intolerance, and nationalism in Germany that... View Details
Quick view What Is a Parliamentary Government? by Karen Latchana Kenney Britain has a monarch and a prime minister. Who's in charge of the island? A parliamentary system of government is both similar and very different from democracy in the United States. Using historical text and primary sources discover how governments... View Details
Quick view Forms of Government by Peter Benoit There are many nations in the world, and each one has been shaped by a unique history and culture. As a result, these different countries have all developed their own individual forms of government. Readers will learn how the United States government is... View Details
Quick view The Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis by Natalie Hyde Through a lens of primary sources, this intriguing title looks at the pivotal crisis from the Cold War during which the Soviet Union set up nuclear missiles in Cuba. Well-crafted text and engaging sources introduce readers to the key players, including... View Details