Автор: Gerry Boehme

John Lewis was on the front lines of the civil rights movement, suffering a fractured skull in the voting rights march in Selma, Alabama. Courageous in the face of discrimination, he practiced …

The Inquisition was used by the Catholic Church to suppress heresy long before the start of the Spanish Inquisition in 1478. The Inquisition in Spain was granted to investigate Jews who had converted …

Edward Snowden worked as a subcontractor for the National Security Agency collecting information culled by domestic surveillance programs. Disturbed by the spying on US citizens, he fled to China and …

Tennis is one of the few sports that have allowed women to display their athletic talents for a period of decades. In all that time, no one has shown a greater combination of skill, speed, power, and …

Constant warfare between the French and the British spilled over into the New World as the countries in conflict fought for control of this prosperous territory. Drawn into this fight were the Native …

Hollywood movies, television shows, and You Tube videos all have one thing in common: they start with a "big" idea. The producer takes that idea and brings it to the screen. The more …

Born and raised on a family farm, Henry Ford abandoned his traditional way of life to become an American legend and industry icon. Ford’s life mirrored the broad transition taking place in the United …

Young readers explore the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of Kentucky. The third edition of this popular series provides lists of key people, sites, cities, plants and …

This book explores the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the Sooner State. Lists of key people, places, celebrations, plants and animals, cities, and political figures, plus …

Amphetamines are stimulants are used to control hyperactivity, appetite, and sleeping disorders, but there is debate over whether their benefits outweigh their drawbacks. Your readers will learn the …

Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and class, have broken down the barriers …

In July 2008, playwright and performer Lin-Manuel Miranda bought a book to read on vacation. Little did he know that his random choice would eventually help him change the face of Broadway. The book …

The Yalta Conference is best known for planning the division of Germany after Nazi surrender, but by drawing the Soviet Union into the Pacific theater of World War II, it also laid the groundwork for …

On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all U.S. states, ruling that the Constitution guarantees marriage rights to all citizens regardless of their sexual …

National Football League quarterback Drew Brees has risen to become one of football’s all-time greats, all while overcoming two devastating injuries as well as early doubts about his skills. The term …

This comprehensive book outlines the geography, history, people, government, and economy of Connecticut. Lists of key people, events, cities, plants and animals, and political figures, plus fact …

This comprehensive book outlines the geography, history, people, government, and economy of Illinois. Lists of key people, events, cities, plants and animals, and political figures, plus fact boxes …

This volume in this popular series includes a variety of features that will help students learn about the state of Montana. This comprehensive book outlines the geography, history, people, …

This book explores the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the Land of Enchantment. Lists of key people, places, celebrations, plants and animals, cities, and political figures, …

The third edition of this popular series is updated with a variety of features that will help students learn about the state of Missouri. This comprehensive book outlines the geography, history, …

Explore the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of beautiful West Virginia. The third edition of this popular series provides lists of key people, sites, cities, plants and …