New Releases by Don Nardo

Terrorism.

Explores the theory of evolution, from before Darwin to the present day.

Author Don Nardo and Consultant Editor Barbette Spaeth have compiled this volume that provides entries about various aspects of Greek and Roman mythology, grouped in the categories of rulers, heroes, and other human characters. Readers will learn about major and minor gods, animals, monsters, spirits, and forces. Entries cover important places and things, and major myth tellers and their works. Includes retellings of twelve myths.

A biography of Maya Angelou, poet, performer and activist.

Dating back about 4,000 years, Judaism is the worlds oldest monotheistic religion, meaning its followers worship only one god. It began at a time when people worshiped many gods. The worlds Jews have maintained their strong traditions and intense faith, even under severe oppression. Learn more about the rich history and traditions of Judaism and how the religion fits into todays world in Judaism, part of the World Religions series.

An introduction to hurricanes including how and why they form.

When you look up at the night sky, do you ever wonder why some stars seem to move? These moving lights are not stars. They are artificial satellites, machines put into space to help us communicate or gather information here on Earth. From the launch of the first artificial satellite in 1957 to the space telescopes making headlines today, these orbiting eyes have helped us study the heavens, survey the earth, stay in touch, and protect our homelands. Headline Science uses news stories and everyday applications to explain the science behind artificial satellites.

Science.

It is an often overlooked and understudied fact, that America belonged to indigenous populations well before the new American government came to be. Native Americans have been living on the American continent since about 12,000 B.C. They were a rich variety of cultures, peoples, and languages. This book examines the history of early Native North Americans, providing readers with insight into past Indian civilizations, their origins, and their plights when faced with settlers and shrinking resources.

The Civil War is one of the most commonly studied topics in curriculum, but this book brings a fresh, interesting take. Bright illustrations, fast fact side bars, and a compelling narrative will enrapture your students. The epic struggle of the American Civil War witnessed the use of all the lethal tools of warfare then in existence. This well-documented narrative explores hand-held firearms, artillery, infantry and cavalry tactics, naval warfare, espionage and terror, and the effectiveness of the strategies of the two sides.

Tycho Brahe was an eccentric Danish astronomer in the 1500s. Growing up in the wealthy home of his uncle, he was provided with the freedom to pursue his ambitions in life. While attending college, Tycho viewed a solar eclipse, which scholars had predicted would happen. He was fascinated that science could predict such phenomenal events, and he devoted much of his time to studying the heavens. Using modern instruments and techniques to measure the positions of the stars and the movements of the planets, Brahe revolutionized the way astronomers viewed the night sky.

Presents the life of the sixteenth-century soldier, slave, actor, playwright, prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition, and author of "Don Quixote."

Through his specialized techniques and unique style, this photographer became famous for his photos of presidents, generals, and bloody battles fought during the Civil War.

Discusses the issue of global warming: what is causing it, how all living things on Earth are feeling the effects, and the steps that are being taken to fight it.

An introduction to robots, including their origins and their presence in film and other media.

Discusses martians and their lasting appeal in film and other popular culture.

An introduction to the energy of motion.

Describes the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, a major victory in America''s bid for independence from Britain.

Discusses the telescope and many things you can do with one.

Describes what life was like in ancient Egypt, examining the family, home life, food and drink, women''s roles, childhood, education, arts, literacy, means of communication, slavery religious beliefs, and more.

Describes the legendary creatures from Greek mythology, the Cyclopes, a race of giants with a taste for human flesh and with a single eye in the center of their foreheads.

One of the most famous stories from ancient Greek mythology concerns Medusa, a creature so repulsive that merely gazing on her turned someone to stone. In this book, basic readers are introduced to Medusa and her hideous sisters and learn about how the hero Perseus and his flying horse managed to slay her. Also included is a synopsis of images of Medusa in modern culture.

Presents articles on the culture and daily lives of ancient Romans.

Presents articles on the culture and daily lives of ancient Greeks.

America experienced tremendous economic and social upheaval in this turbulent decade. Covered are the ravages of the Great Depression and how the outbreak of World War II in Europe affected the country, as well as how Americans went to the movies and entered dance marathons in an effort to forget their troubles.

In this pivotal decade, the United States underwent the ordeal of total war as it entered and won World War II. The conflict ended with the dawn of the atomic age and the last years of the decade witnessed the stirrings of the Cold War. Meanwhile, popular music, including the big band craze, and the advent of television supplied a needed distraction to increasing numbers of people.

Walt Disney was perhaps the greatest showman of the twentieth century. This fact-filled, moving biography traces his colorful life, from his humble beginnings in the American mid-West, to his single-handed transformation of the animated film, to his creation of a vast entertainment empire, to his incredible legacy.

A historical look at ancient Alexandria and its people, education, weather, transportation, hotels, shopping, festivals, sporting events, banks, government, and sightseeing.

Discusses the weapons of Revolutionary War soldiers and different means of warfare used during that conflict.

This volume explores and explains how gravity rules the movements of all objects, from balls, airplanes, and people on Earth to the largest galaxies in the farthest reaches of the universe. Covered are Newton''s and Einstein''s theories of gravity, how gravity causes the tides, and the workings of gravity under extreme conditions, including black holes.