Provides an overview of the military battles and political changes that occurred during World War I.

At the age of seventeen, Jesse Bowman of Chicago joins the Union Army to fight in the Civil War, having only a romantic notion of what war is all about, but once he enlists he learns about both the tedium of daily life as a soldier and the hardships and cruelty of battle.

"Discusses the United States' role in the space race in the 1960s, including the beginning of NASA, early space exploration, and the first moon landing by American astronauts"--Provided by publisher.

Follows the early history of chemistry, from the time of the ancient world to the creation of modern chemistry in the late eighteenth century.

A photo-illustrated overview of the first American attack of World War I, describing the events that led to American involvement, the uniforms and weapons used by U.S. infantry, and the course and aftermath of the battle.

Presents, in encyclopedia format, monsters and supernatural beings from Abominable Snowman to Zombi.

Discusses the developments in aerial bombing from the beginning of flight to the grand strategies of World War II.

Presents a history of the significant World War II battles that involved airborne troops, showing the tactics they used, the problems they encountered, and the results they got.

Discusses some of the discoveries made by archeologists around the world, including mummies found in Denmark and the sophisticated ancient city of Mohenjo-daro in Pakistan.