Fashion has always been a marker of society's social, cultural, and political influences, but rarely has it been the focus of history's detailed eye. The highly illustrated "Fashions of a Decade" set provides an exciting new way for students to learn about history by depicting how fashion trends throughout the 20th century evolved with the political and societal conventions of each decade. From the gaudy to the austere, from the shocking to the sublime, this set chronicles the modern world's continual desire to express and mold itself through fashion. Featuring many new full-color photographs...

Acquaints readers with key African-American leaders, their contributions, and their influence on later generations. This book features full-color and black-and-white photographs. It includes 'In Their Own Words' boxes that offer selected quotations from the subject and 'Did You Know?' boxes that highlight facts about each person.

The Pioneers in Mathematics set fills a void in the academic literature available on mathematicians and their discoveries by presenting moderate-length biographies, of approximately 3,000 words each, written for an audience of middle school and high school students. Coverage spans the entire history of mathematics, from ancient times through the present, and makes the mathematicians' lives and work relevant to the students' lives and schoolwork. Each book in the new five-volume set follows the lives of 10 mathematicians, both men and women, who lived during a specific historical period. Their...

From the secretive operations of the CIA to the high-profile decisions of the Supreme Court, this title introduces readers to the major branches and key players of the federal government, the central authority of the United States. It explains how various officials, agencies, and departments operate.

Who are the terrorists? What are their motives? What are the roots of this form of violence, and will it come to an end? What exactly is terrorism? This title explores some of these questions by examining the history of terrorism throughout the world. It is suitable for students who want to understand terrorism and how it has evolved.

Presents 11 figures whose choices had a profound influence on the course of the American Revolution. Suitable for middle school students as well as for school reports, this title meets national history curriculum standards.

Profiles key recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize and the work they were doing when they received the award. Suitable for high school students, this title reveals how each prize winner helped broker peace between hostile parties around the world, while introducing readers to the history of the conflicts cited.

Once solely the domain of urban youth, hip-hop's influence has spread across the United States and around the world. This title features an eclectic group of celebrated, often controversial figures who represent the best of this genre. It explores how they got their start in the music industry and how they've persevered through difficult times.

Suitable for young readers, this book provides them with a look at some of the most compelling topics addressed by science, including dinosaur extinction, space exploration, and natural disasters.

Illustrated with full-color, specially commissioned photographs and informative maps, the "Countries of the World" set draws students into some of the world's most interesting and important countries with detailed information on virtually everything that defines life in a particular place, from the economy and environment to geography and social trends. For geography classes, country reports, and students interested in foreign countries and the United States, this set is the ideal place to begin research. These books trace similar paths through life in each country, making them useful for...