Quick view What Is a Democracy? by Susan Bright-Moore This interesting book describes the characteristics of a democracy, a political system in which the government's power comes from its citizens. Democratic governments around the world are featured to show examples of direct and representative democracy. View Details
Quick view AIDS and Health Issues by LeeAnne Gelletly Millions of Africans die each year from infectious diseases, such as AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis; from poor nutrition or lack of clean drinking water; or from diseases like measles and polio that have been conquered in developed countries through the... View Details
Quick view Governance and Leadership in Africa by Robert I Rotberg Many of the problems in Africa today, including widespread poverty and civil unrest, can be traced to the continents legacy of bad governance. In the post-independence period, authoritarian strongmen took control of many countries, enriching themselves... View Details
Quick view The Korean War by Gary Jeffrey After World War II ended, control of Korea was divided between the United States, who occupied the southern part, and the Soviet Union, who occupied the north. Tensions between the two new countries escalated until North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950... View Details
Quick view The Survival Guide for Money Smarts: Earn, Save, Spend, Give by Eric Braun This survival guide introduces the basics of financial literacy and money management for kids--from earning and saving money to spending and donating it--and gives readers essential skills for financial know-how. The book also explores how choices about... View Details
Quick view Mao Zedong: The Rebel Who Lead a Revolution by Flora Geyer Born in Southern China in 1893, this farmer's son would rule the world's most populous country. The young Mao Zedong grew up in a world desperate to break with the ancient rules of the Qing dynasty. Mao challenged convention early in life, and was... View Details
Quick view Gandhi: My Life Is My Message by Jason Quinn How did this shy, unassuming lawyer transform himself into the leader of India s freedom movement? Renouncing wealth, ambition and comfort, Gandhi led by example, becoming one with the people he sought to free, facing imprisonment, hardship and... View Details
Quick view Japan by Charles Phillips A basic overview of the history, geography, climate and culture of Japan. View Details