Peter Castellano

The Civil War is a major part of the social studies curriculum. However, it can be overwhelming to cover the causes of the war, its main events, and the immediate results. This book summarizes the most important points of the Civil War in an accessible way appropriate for many reading levels. Fact boxes explain key terms and add crucial details to the main content. Historical images and a concluding timeline help both new readers and those reviewing...

Understanding the events of the American Revolution is key to learning more about the history of the United States. When readers encounter this important topic in social studies classes, they often must be able to explain the causes, main events, and results of the war. Through simple explanations and language, this book gives readers of all levels an overview of these aspects of the Revolutionary War in a format perfect for test review or quick reference....

An introduction to vampires through the ages and shows how the depiction of this chilling creature has changed over time.

Some say the legend of the werewolf may have come from a rare condition of abundant hair growth called hypertrichosis. However the stories began, theyve persisted to present-day pop culture, continuously drawing in new audiences. Written in simple, clear language, all readers can explore the history of the werewolf myth. The main content includes all aspects of this high-interest topic, including how werewolves change from man to beast, why they change,...