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 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 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 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