"Humans are mortal, in that they are born, grow old, and eventually die. In contrast, the gods were immortal; they never aged and they lived forever. The other factor separating the mortals from the immortals in Greek eyes was the immense power those gods wielded. That power could either aid and support human civilization or utterly destroy it. A sense of wonder based on respect for the gods is an ever-present facet for of all the hundreds of surviving...

Presents contrasting viewpoints about the best remedies for the economic crisis of the 1930's, the implementation of President Roosevelt's New Deal, and the historical impact of both the Depression and the New Deal.

History of the Minoans, an ancient civilization unknown to historians until the 1870s.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, sports, arts, religions, culture, and people of France.

A biography of the Roman general and statesman whose brilliant military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire.

Discusses some notable female leaders of history, including Cleopatra, Queen Victoria, and Golda Meir.

Discusses the nature and necessity of ozone in relation to the global environment and air pollution, and examines the greenhouse effect and ways to prevent it.

Discusses various Egyptian myths, including creation stories and histories of principal gods and goddesses, along with background information and discussion questions and answers.

Discusses the history of cloning, its possible applications, and some of the controversy surrounding it.