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Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking's discoveries include the idea that black holes give off radiation, or energy, and can eventually shrink and vanish. He was also the first person to explain the universe's origins using quantum physics, or the behaviour of tiny atoms and particles, combined with Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, which explains how gravity, space, and time are related to each other. This book looks at Hawking's life and work, and shows how his discoveries both influenced society and contributed to the work of other scientists working in the field of physics.
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin pioneered a theory of evolution that altered the way we see the natural world and our place in it. Find out why his theories were not only revolutionary but controversial, in this biography designed to engage and educate young readers. See how the work of this brilliant scientist changed our understanding of the world forever!
Exploring the Past
Explores the fascinating and unseen "world" of the past.
Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton created the foundations for modern science and furthered our understanding of the universe. He discovered gravity, invented calculus, and defined the basis of modern physics. Follow his journey from village boy to great thinker with this captivating biography, and learn how he has changed our understanding of the world around us!
Facts and Artefacts
The ancient Egyptians were skilled builders, artists and inventors, and one of the best ways to discover how they lived is by studying the artefacts they made. Just as ancient objects enable us to step back into the world of the people who made them, the stories people told can reveal what they thought about their world. This book combines facts about the ancient Egyptians with photographs of the artefacts they left behind and the stories they shared with each other to present a full picture of life at the time.
Genocide in Contemporary Children’s and Young Adult Literature
This book studies children’s and young adult literature of genocide since 1945, considering issues of representation and using postcolonial theory to provide both literary analysis and implications for educating the young. Many of the authors visited accurately and authentically portray the genocide about which they write; others perpetuate stereotypes or otherwise distort, demean, or oversimplify. In this focus on young people’s literature of specific genocides, Gangi profiles and critiques works on the Cambodian genocide (1975-1979); the Iraqi Kurds (1988); the Maya of Guatemala (1981-1983); Bosnia, Kosovo, and Srebrenica (1990s); Rwanda (1994); and Darfur (2003-present). In addition t...
Galileo Galilei
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Ghosts and Poltergeists in History
One reason why supernatural ghost films are so terrifying is simple: ghosts may actually exist. Ghosts pop up everywhere in popular culture, but the ideology behind them has its roots deep in history. The belief in life beyond death and hauntings started in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, then grew over time, as did ghost traditions and superstitions around the world. It's difficult to ignore the numerous accounts of ghost and poltergeist sightings, so readers beware: some of these tales may seem a bit too realistic for comfort.
George Orwell
George Orwell's 1984 had a major impact on the world when it was first released, and its themes of government surveillance, the threat of totalitarianism, and the suppression of information continue to resonate today. As readers are introduced to this novel and Orwell's other groundbreaking works of literature, including Animal Farm, they explore the many ways literature reflects the past and can help shape the future. Biographical details are presented through engaging main text, primary source images, and graphic organizers. Sidebars help readers closely analyze Orwell's work and think critically about how his themes are still relevant today.
ESP Cases in History
Extrasensory perception is the ability to hear others' thoughts, predict the future, and have visions. It sounds like a plot point in a superhero fantasy film, but this intriguing resource reveals there might be more truth to it than fiction. Ancient history, including the Greeks' oracles, the Ides of March, and Joan of Arc, provides compelling context. Reports of premonitions and out-of-body experiences have been ample enough for the government to get involved. These riveting accounts will make readers ponder the facts and question whether these phenomenon are coincidence or something else entirely.
