लेखक: Henrietta Toth

The true legacy of Christopher Columbus is much more complex than the familiar myth of him as the celebrated founder of the New World. On his voyages to islands in the Caribbean, he killed and enslav …

Though most often remembered as marauding barbarians, the Vikings were also traders, farmers, and skilled craftsmen. Their exploration beyond the shores of Europe began in the late 900s with the foun …

Heavy equipment operators, who drive the cranes, excavators, and other large machinery that power construction and engineering projects, are always in demand. Whether building skyscrapers, repairing …

The river in New York State and the Canadian bay both bear Henry Hudson’s name. During the 16th century, this English mariner sailed one important voyage after another. This guide covers his quest fo …

In 1325, a young Muslim man named Ibn Battuta set out on a religious pilgrimage to Mecca. It would be nearly thirty years before he returned home. Ibn Battuta was a fourteenth-century pilgrim, travel …

Theocratic governments, which recognize God or a deity as ruler, are uncommon. Still, theocratic rule is followed by some societies worldwide. This volume details the ancient roots of theocracy among …

Iron is the most common metal found on earth. Not often found in its pure form, it is fashioned into things that are used every day. Iron forms part of the earth’s core and is even added to breakfast …

Silver has always been a precious metal, used in photography, dentistry, currency, knives, forks, and spoons. Silver is used in x-rays, mirrors, and even medical bandages. In this book, we’ll explore …

While he is now primarily associated with the quest for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Ponce de Leon was not merely involved in this fruitless search. A powerful figure in the Caribbean, he became …

Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires lifelong management. The American Diabetes Association reports that 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. Of that number, more than …

In August 1955, Emmett Till was a fourteen-year-old African American teenager on vacation. He had traveled to visit relatives in rural Mississippi. He would return home to Chicago to be buried. Emmet …

Since launching her You Tube channel in 2007, Lindsey Stirling has amassed millions of loyal fans with her unique performance style as a dancing violinist. Stirling’s videos have been viewed more tha …

After Lilly Singh graduated from college in 2010, she was depressed about pursuing a traditional career path. Then she found You Tube and embarked on a career uploading creative content to her channe …

More than a quarter of a million people in the United States stay at some type of homeless shelter. One out of seven of those people is a youth, age eighteen or younger. Readers will learn that teens …