Автор: Stephen Feinstein

For the first time ever, human beings were in control of their environment. Airplanes, trains, and the first diesel engines let people go faster and farther than ever before. The birth of modern art …

From the invention of the motorcar and the widespread use of the radio to Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity and Charlie Chaplin’s entertaining silent films, the 1910s held more promise than any …

Suffragettes won women the right to vote in the United States. Babe Ruth was the biggest name in sports. The "Lost Generation" created music and literature that would speak to everyone. …

Dust storms ravaged the Great Plains, and the economy crashed, leaving thousands unemployed, homeless, and hungry. Nazism began its rise to power in Germany, and a hurricane devastated New England. …

A decade of invention, adaptation, and creation, the 1940s were also a time of world conflict. From big band music, bobbysoxers, and Frank Sinatra to World War II, Rosie the Riveter, and the atomic …

During the 1950s, the United States became a world leader in business, technology, and health care. The invention of the polio vaccine and the establishment of NASA set the stage for scientific …

The 1960s were an exciting and unsettling time for America. Hippies protested the Vietnam War, astronauts walked on the moon, and Martin Luther King, Jr., lead the way to equal rights for …

The 1980s were a time of tremendous growth and prosperity. The Cold War ended. The human population on earth was the largest it had ever been. Computers and video games became readily available. …

The economic prosperity and technological advancement of the 1990s were counterbalanced by a sharp rise in terrorism. Following a military and diplomatic triumph in the first Persian Gulf War, …

The first decade of the new millennium ushered in an age of unprecedented amounts of information through the Internet and electronic media. The US was attacked in 2001, changing the face of New York …

The 1970s were a time of protest and change. President Nixon broke the law and caused the Watergate scandal, American dependency on oil increased, and the military draft sent thousands of young men …

Sex and sexuality can be difficult topics to talk about. Find answers to your questions as you learn about the complex and sometimes controversial topics of sexuality, contraception, abstinence, sex …

Author Stephen Feinstein explores the lives of eight influential civil rights leaders including Fannie Lou Hamer, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. Each short biography ends with a brief …

This cool book explores the lives of eight of the most important jazz musicians in history. Readers will learn about the challenges and triumphs of musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Ella …

Air is our most important resource, yet it is in danger from pollution and global warming. Author Stephen Feinstein explains threats to air quality worldwide and explains what readers can do to help …

Some think the earth should be called the "water planet, " because even from space we can see that it’s covered with water, but our water is endangered by pollution and global warming, and …

Mesopotamia is often called the Cradle of Civilization and it is this region that is the focus of this book. Ancient Mesopotamia, centering on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, features the rise of …

Le Bron James is a living basketball legend. He is the youngest player in the history of the NBA to score 20, 000 career points. He represented the United States in the 2008 Summer Olympics in …

Scientist. Engineer. Doctor. Astronaut. Mae Jemison has done it all. Readers discover how a girl from Alabama became the first African-American woman in space thanks to her ambition, her …

The first African-American president of the United States lived a colorful life before he was elected. Young readers will learn about his family, where he grew up, and how he came to be a …

Water is an essential part of life on Earth. But in some places, it’s running out. Through expert analysis and informational insets, students will learn about water scarcity, pollution, the impact on …

The scientific community today largely agrees that climate change is occurring, and that it could have devastating consequences. Still, many Americans are unsure as to what climate change is and what …

Harriet Tubman’s brave journey from slave to free woman empowered her to help countless other slaves successfully travel the road to freedom. Readers will be inspired by her extraordinary deeds and …

Terrorism is a form of violence with the main intent of frightening people from pursuing their everyday lives. Despite calls to ignore a fear of terrorism lest "the terrorists win, " many …