Describes the ancient city of Pompeii and the devastation that occurred when it was buried under thirteen feet of ash after the nearby volcano, Mount Vesuvius, erupted in 79 A.D., and discusses the excavation of the town in the mid-1800s.

Describes what life was like in Europe during the Middle Ages.

A short look at the life and work of a genius.

"After the fighting stops, shattered societies are tasked with repairing their countries. Traumatized civilians often suffer from emotional disorders, or live in fear of future attacks. Their lands need to be cleansed of land mines and military pollutants. This book examines both successful recoveries and current crises, and includes interviews of people who have overcome the inhumanity of war." -- From publisher's website.

"Highlights the history of immigration to America. Experience the reasons people left their own countries, the hardships they faced, and what their new lives in their chosen country were like." -- From publisher's website.