The story of Marion Blumenthal and her family, who survived their imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp during the Holocaust.

During their six-year ordeal of World War II, the Blumenthal family lived in refugee and prison camps, including the notorious concentration camp of Bergen-Belsen in Germany. This is their story, as seen through the eyes of a child.

Examines the civilization of the ancient Maya, from their pyramids and eloborate writing systems, to their developments in mathematics and science, and includes information on their large cities--Tikal, Copan, Palenque--and their social structure. Includes time line and glossary.

Examines funeral and burial customs in various religions and cultures.

Brief descriptions of several Hispanic holidays as they are celebrated in North, Central, and South America.

Reviews recent Chinese history and discusses social, economic, and political factors which influence life in modern China.

Defines and discusses the history of terrorism, the nature of terrorism and terrorists, and the recent, rapid growth of terrorist acts throughout the world.

Explores 20th-century American eating patterns and includes a selection of recipes reflecting contemporary tastes.