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Presents an historical overview of various types of art and artistic movements from early drawing and painting to modern digital and computer art.

Provides background information about the Vietnam War, and examines the protests of the American people against the conflict in the years between 1962 and 1973.

Examines historical and anecdotal evidence and modern theories about vampires; featuring primary source quotes from scientists, experts, and eyewitnesses and including sidebars and illustrations.

Presents twenty-one firsthand accounts of several aspects of the 1920s in America, discussing the economic boom, economic inequality, the Red Scare, racial tensions, Prohibition, flappers and jazz, fads, and the stock market crash.

Examines the rich and varied world of art and the role that graphic design plays in that world.

Fourteen essays present opposing arguments on wireless technology, covering such topics as classroom use, business productivity, security, wireless implants, and the urban poor.

Describes the Rhine River from ancient times to the present, and discusses what must be done to protect and preserve this river.

A biography of Argentinean revolutionary leader, Che Guevara, discussing how he became a rebel leader and created an anti-capitalist movement, came to help overthrow the Cuban dictatorship in 1959, and his assassination by the Bolivian army and the world's reaction.

An easy-to-read introduction to the importance of water.

Worms, penguins, elephants, and other animals describe their habitats, physical characteristics, and behavior.

Discusses the importance of the layers of earth's atmosphere and the need to prevent air pollution.

A tree talks about how it was planted and the important part it plays in the environment.

Discusses the Native Americans of the Great Plains in a historical context.

Portrays life in California from the discovery of gold in 1848 through the chaos of the next two years, as tens of thousands of men and hundreds of women arrived from around the world to seek their fortunes.

Discusses witches, including ancient witches, the years between 1450 and 1700 during which time people accused of being witches were violently persecuted, witchcraft today, and magic and spells.