Thomas Streissguth

WARFARE & DEFENCE. Inside AIR FORCE: Air forces of World War II - Fighter planes - Bombing runs - Escort duty - Key missions - Battle of Britain - Combat units - D-Day, plus much more! Get tough with some of World War II's fighting men and units. From battlefield frontlines to Naval convoys, from secret missions to aerial dogfights, Action Force brings together the people, weapons, vehicles, the stats and the facts in one all-action World War II series. You want action packed? Read Action Force! Ages 9+.

Presents a social history of the United States during the 1920s, a decade of prosperity, Prohibition, Presidential scandals, fads and sensations, controversies, sports heroes, and the stock market crash.

Portrays the space shuttle Challenger, the events that led to its destruction, and the effects of the disaster on the space program.

Collection of declassified documents and memoirs of former Soviet officials examining Soviet policymaking, military operations, and lessons learned from the last war in Afghanistan.

This series uses a selection of exciting and compelling stories from many different faiths, for all faiths. Vibrant artwork and photographs help to bring age-old stories to life. Each story is linked with a panel that explains how the story affects the way the faith is practised today. Suitable for middle primary.

Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of Maryland. Includes Internet links to Web sites.

Describes the life and notable accomplishments of Ben Franklin, eighteenth-century American printer, statesman, writer, and inventor.

Surveys the history of the Soviet Union through the exploits and achievements of the seven men who were its leaders from 1917 to 1991; Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Nikita Khrushchev, Leonid Brezhnev, Yuri Andropov, Konstantin Chernenko, and Mikhail Gorbachev.