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Heroes in Greek Mythology
Concentrates on the most well-known of the heroes, including Heracles, Atalanta, and Jason and the Argonauts. Also explores the relationship between ancient Greek hero myths and modern-day fairy tales.
Pan Am Flight 103
This series examines the terrible effects of American Disasters in a high-interest, exciting style geared toward capturing the reluctant reader. Each book explains the basic scientific principles behind the disaster and includes personal accounts of the survivors, putting the reader in the center of the action. Each indexed book contains full-color photographs, chapter notes, a further reading list, and a list of interesting and relevant Web Sites.On December 21, 1988, passengers filled with holiday spirit crowded onto a Pan American flight in London's Heathrow Airport, bound for New York. Not far away, residents of the small town of Lockerbie, Scotland, prepared their suppers after an ordin...
John F. Kennedy
At age forty-three, John F. Kennedy became the youngest president of the United States. He created the Peace Corps and put the space program on a path to the moon. His youthful leadership in creating the New Society and in advancing civil rights ended abruptly when he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. This book examines the thirty-fifth president's powerful family, his rise in politics, and the controversial circumstances surrounding his death.
Mythology of the Iliad and the Odyssey
Follow Odysseus as he hides in the Trojan horse and retakes Troy, fights the Cyclops, or fights enslavement by the sorceress Circe. In MYTHOLOGY OF THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY, author Karen Bornemann Spies details the heroic adventures in both the Iliad and the Odyssey, and includes informative interpretation and expert commentary, as well as a Question and Answer section. This book is developed from THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY to allow republication of the original text into ebook, paperback, and trade editions.
Our National Holidays
Examines the history and significance of patriotic holidays, holidays that honor famous people, and special American holidays such as Thanksgiving.
Buffalo Bill Cody
The life of William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody is part of the legend of the American West. This book traces his life from his youth in Kansas, through his careers as a Pony Express rider and military scout, to his creation of the traveling Wild West show. It explores the myths that surround Buffalo Bill as a memorable figure in the development of the western United States.
Mythology of the Iliad and the Odyssey
Readers will follow Odysseus as he hides in the Trojan horse and retakes Troy, fights the Cyclops, or fights enslavement by the sorceress Circe. Author Karen Bornemann Spies details the heroic adventures in both the Iliad and the Odyssey, and includes informative interpretation and expert commentary, as well as a Question and Answer section.
Heroes in Greek Mythology Rock!
From mere mortals facing the gods, to brave men and women taking on the most difficult of challenges, Greek mythology is full of exciting and dangerous adventure. These myths reflect the actions, problems, and feelings that are common to all human beings. In HEROES IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY ROCK!, author Karen Bomemann Spies concentrates on the most well-known of the heroes, including Heracles, Atalanta, and Jason and the Argonauts. She explores the relationship between ancient Greek hero myths and modern-day fairy tales. Expert commentary and question-and-answer sections supplement each story.
Isolation Vs. Intervention
Discusses isolationism and intervention both as philosophies and with reference to major historical events including the World Wars, the Cold War, Haiti, and Bosnia.
