Allison Lassieur

"Describes mysterious and unsolved historical events from around the world" --

Examines the 9/11 terrorist attacks and details how modern espionage has changed because of them. Discusses characteristics of a good spy, myths about becoming a spy, and how spies are recruited and trained. Also explores the future of espionage. Includes profiles of spies, a timeline, photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Explores the science behind the training, tactics, weapons, and armor used by gladiators during battles.

"Describes the people and events of the age of Manifest Destiny and the American West. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a traveler on the Oregon Trail, a laborer, or a Sioux warrior"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the fight for survival during the sinking of the ship Titanic"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the people and events involved during the colonial years before the Revolutionary War. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of an indentured Virginia servant, a Massachusetts colonist, and a resident of Philadelphia just before the revolution"--Provided by publisher.

Highlights fascinating facts about scary stuff, from vampires' obsession with counting to the Flying Dutchman haunting the seven seas. Learn about a real disease that may have inspired werewolf stories, the sea monster believed to lurk in the waters of an upstate New York lake, the ghost of a president that supposedly haunts the White House, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further...

"In You Choose format, explores World War I through the eyes of sailors, pilots, and infantry soldiers on the frontline." --

"In You Choose format, explores the Civil War from the view of infantry, artillery, and cavalry soldiers." --

"Describes the space race and the moon landing. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--