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Examines how those on the Home Front managed to survive the shortages, bombings, and rationing of World War Two, and describes the resistance movement, victory gardens, war factories, and relocation of children in England during the Blitz.

Describes how the health dangers of tobacco became known, despite the political clout and promotional rhetoric that once kept the tobacco industry thriving.

Presents a comprehensive examination of how American youth changed the culture of the 1960s, looking at the civil rights movement, the hippie generation, feminism, and anti-war demonstrators.

Examines the effects of the online revolution created by the Internet, cell phones, and the combination of these technologies, which enable people to work and play anytime, anywhere.

A collection of thirty-one creative ideas for changing the world, contributed by over 4,000 children.

Presents a comprehensive historical narrative that describes how and why ancient civilizations such as the Anasazi, Maya, and the Polynesian culture on Easter Island failed and fell into ruin and examines how lessons learned from the past can help in preserving the future.

Explores what life was like for women and girls from a wide range of classes, religions, and countries in Europe during the Renaissance.

Introduces students to the Progressive Movement, discussing the people, legislation, and events that shaped the movement, as well as its impact on American history in the twentieth century.

Examines the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the lives of ordinary Americans, discussing the consequences of the manufacturing boom and new labor practices on Americans as workers and consumers, and looking at its effects on class distinctions, with excerpts from letters, diaries, and other primary sources.

An acclaimed biologist discusses how morality, religion, and the creative arts are biological in nature and defends his theory that the origin of the human condition is due to group, not family, selection.

A chorus of men who died of AIDS observes and yearns to help a cross-section of today's gay teens who navigate new love, long-term relationships, coming out, self-acceptance, and more in a society that has changed in many ways.

Environmental activists Jane Drake and Ann Love describe nine steps to social change, provide accounts of organizations who have helped make the world a better place, and offer tips and inspiration for making a difference.

A comprehensive narrative of U.S. history from 1815 to 1848, expanding on developments in transportation and communications including railroads, canals, newspapers, and the telegraph; along with changes in the U.

Examines the underlying issues surrounding the controversies related to hip hop music, including violence, racism, sexism, gangs, and equality.

Traces the history of revolutionary Russia through primary source documents, revealing the events that occurred between 1917 and the 1930s, and including news articles, government documents, memoirs, diaries, photographs, and facsimiles.