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… More →
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When people boarded the Diamond Princess cruise ship in February 2020, they had no idea their luxury vacation would turn into a nightmare of quarantine, sickness, and death. Using real… More →
Separated by only about 100 miles (160 km) of water, the United States felt threatened by Soviet-backed Cuba in the 1960s. It was like having the Soviet Union in their back yard. This book… More →
Three historic battles, from the arrival of the Vikings in early Britain to the Norman invasion, are told in graphic novel format: In 793, the sacking of Lindisfarne is the first Viking raid… More →
This revealing book examines how First Nations and Native Peoples have been displaced in the United States and Canada through treaties, empty promises, and military force. Through close… More →
This exciting graphic novel recounts three historic land and air battles in Russia and Germany during World War… • A lucky escape - The Battle of Stalingrad between German and Russian troop More →
The concert is just starting - but what happened before that to get that concert on the stage? The Economics of a Rock Concert takes a fascinating look at the production process and financing More →
The video game is fresh out of the packaging - but what happened before that to get that game into your hands? The Economics of a Video Game takes a fascinating look at the production process More →
The movie is just starting - but what happened before that to get that movie in the theater? The Economics of Making a Movie takes an interesting look at the production process and financing… More →
The half-time show is just beginning - but what happened before that to get the Super Bowl on the field? The Economics of the Super Bowl takes a fascinating look at the production process and More →
This thoughtful book describes the course of events that followed the armistice of November 11, 1918, which stopped the fighting in World War I. Readers will learn about the Paris Peace… More →
This amazing book reveals the facts about the Ganges, a river sacred to Hindus. Follow it from its source high in the Himalayas, southeast through India and into Bangladesh, where it empties… More →