The Iranian Revolution and the Resurgence of Islam examines the history and ideology of the modern Islamist movement, discussing the Iranian Revolution, other examples of revolutionary Islamism during the 1980s and 1990s, and the state of jihadism today.
The Cold War in the Middle East, 1950-1991 examines American and Soviet involvement in the Middle East, and how each superpower's policies and alliances contributed to its overall Cold War strategies.
Arab-Israeli Relations, 1950-1979 examines the history of relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors, discussing such important events as the 1956 Suez Canal crisis, the June 1967 War, and the 1978 Camp David Accords.
The First World War and the End of the Ottoman Order examines the social and political events of the 19th and early 20th centuries that brought the Ottomans into the First World War on the side of the Central Powers, discusses the division of the empire at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, and explains the formation of modern Turkey.
The Fact Atlas series offers an age-appropriate overview of the historic and world-changing events of World War II, covering everything from the rise of Hitler and Nazism to the tragedy of the Holocaust and its long-lasting effects.
With expert storytelling skills, historian Jules Archer recounts the complete story of Watergate, from that first fateful predawn Saturday morningJune 18, 1972when night watchman Frank Willis discovered burglars inside the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee to President Richard Nixons disgraced resignation two years later.
Randi Stone transports readers into the lively classrooms of award-winning teachers in this collection of outstanding methods for teaching social studies to diverse elementary, middle, and high school learners.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Teenagers supports and inspires teenagers as they grow up, reminding them they are not alone, as they read stories from teens just like themselves about the problems and issues they face every day.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Preteens helps readers as they navigate those tough preteen years from ages 9 to 12 with its stories from others just like them, about the highs and lows of life as a preteen.
Jam-packed with up-to-date, easy-to-understand information on every area of money, this smart, useful book-just right for kids age 8-14-makes learning about money fun.
A biography of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States: from childhood through the Senate to his election as vice president and, in 2020, as president.
Celebrate seventy-five years of the NBA in this exciting and beautifully illustrated middle grade account of the legendary athletes, coaches, and teams that changed basketball forever and created a national phenomenon enjoyed by millions today.
The incredible true story of the twelve boys trapped with their coach in a flooded cave in Thailand and their inspiring rescueas seen in Ron Howard's Thirteen Lives.
March through history and discover twenty-five groundbreaking protest movements that have shaped the way we fight for equality and justice today in this stunningly illustrated and sweeping book!
Jeter Publishing presents a brand-new series that celebrates men and women who altered the course of history but may not be as well-known as their counterparts.
PERIOD founder and Harvard College student Nadya Okamoto offers a manifesto on menstruation and why we can no longer silence those who bleedand how to engage in youth activism.
Zayds plans to become team captain get put on hold after an injury in this third book in the Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream illustrated middle grade series by award-winning author Hena Khan.
Zayd struggles to balance friendship with new responsibilities as part of the basketball team in this second book in the Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream illustrated middle grade series by award-winning author Hena Khan.
A scrawny fourth grader has big dreams of basketball stardom in this first book in the Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream illustrated middle grade series by award-winning author Hena Khan.
This middle grade adaptation of Our Dogs, Ourselves is an eye-opening, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated look at humans' complicated and sometimes contradictory relationship with man's best friend by New York Times bestselling author of Inside of a Dog.