Kevin Cunningham

How did the president get elected? How did he gain support? Find the answers to these questions and more in this title. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, Important Dates section, index, and glossary also included.

Plato said, "He whom love touches not walks in darkness." But trying to understand love has left us in the dark for thousands of years. How does something that touches us all create so much confusion? What Is Love? tells how philosophers (and everyone else) have answered one of life's most important questions. From ancient battles to pop songs, thinkers have approached love as a problem to solve. Yet love is also an action word that becomes an unstoppable...

We have long looked for the connections that unite us. Philosophers found links in faith. Scientists discovered new relationships between humans and humans, humans and nature, and nature and the stars. Is there more?

From brushing our teeth to walking the dog, we take on responsibilities all the time. Philosophers have long discussed responsibility. Ancient thinkers focused on how we should behave. Later philosophers wondered why we do what we do. Today's scientists suggest we have far less control over our actions than we realize. Am I Responsible for My Actions? travels around the world and into our brains to ask Big Questions about how we create our own lives...

"We are paying new attention to the old idea that we should treat animals better. Eating a meatless diet is more popular than ever. People from philosophers to musicians work to end laboratory testing on animals. Yet animals provide us with food and clothing. Medical treatments tested on rats and chimpanzees save lives every day. Is it impossible for humans to live without using animals? Or should we stop making animals serve us? Should We Treat Animals...

Young readers get a well-rounded overview of the election process and learn about the history of democracy in America. Perhaps most importantly, they discover how average people play a crucial role in political elections, as well as why their continued involvement is so essential to our nation's future. The Our Government and Citizenship series inspires young readers to learn about the development and structure of American government as well as their...

Arthur Ashe broke countless barriers to become the world's first black tennis star. Arthur Ashe: Athlete and Activist covers the life of the late Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion and social activist who used his fame to fight apartheid and ignorance about AIDS. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the...

Did you know that popular cola drinks are bottled, produced, and sold in countries all over the world? Readers will be introduced to the history of cola drinks and learn how American cola companies produce their soft drinks and sell them worldwide.

Find out who made the first teddy bear, what fossil fuels have to do with toys. Learn about toys and how they are manufactured.

Provides a brief history of Georgia and details the daily lives of the people who lived there.