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Hiroshima tells the story of how the Japanese port city of Hiroshima came to be the target of the world’s first nuclear attack.

In Pakistan, you will learn that Pakistan occupies a very important strategic position on the world map and has been shaped by its relations with its neighbors and other powerful nations. It is a country where extremism competes with moderation in terms of climate, geography, religion, politics, wealth, and poverty.

In Russia, you will learn that Russia is the largest country in the world and its natural resources make it one of the richest. It has experienced enormous political, social, and economic upheaval during the last century, and as a result, Russia faces many challenges.

Written in British English, Did you know that each year more than 5 million people die from diseases caused by drinking polluted water? Our modern lifestyle is producing more and more waste and air pollution that is changing the climate. This book looks at the causes of pollution and the dangers of continuing...

Written in British English, Hiroshima tells the story of how the Japanese port city of Hiroshima came to be the target of the world’s first nuclear attack.

Written in British English, The Korean War describes the conflict between communist North Korea and U.S.-supported South Korea for control of the Korean peninsula.

Written in British English, The Normandy Beaches tells the story of Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Nazi occupied Europe in June 1944.

Written in British English, Auschwitz examines the history of the infamous Nazi death camp—how it came to be built and how it was used.

In Iraq, you will learn that Iraq, once called Mesopotamia, is known as the "cradle of civilization," the location of the world’s first cities and empires. From 1979, Iraq was ruled by the brutal dictator, Saddam Hussein. In 2003, Hussein’s regime was overthrown following an invasion by an American-led...

World War I explores the secrets of World War I. As in all wars, each side needed to keep secrets from the enemy. At the same time, they tried to discover the enemy's secrets, using spies and code-breakers.

Written in British English, Who Invented the Periodic Table? tells the fascinating story of the philosophers, chemists, and other scientists—from ancient times to today—who have contributed to the discovery of all the known elements in our universe.

Written in British English, Why Are the Rain Forests Being Destroyed? looks at the threats to the world’s rain forests from the logging and mining industries, power and oil companies, and from ranchers and farmers.

Written in British English, Crime Fighting examines advancements in forensic science and crime fighting.

Written in British English, World War I explores the secrets of World War I. As in all wars, each side needed to keep secrets from the enemy. At the same time, they tried to discover the enemy's secrets, using spies and code-breakers.