Kevin Cunningham

Since it's discovery, HIV/AIDS has been one of the defining diseases of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Provides an in-depth look at the origins of HIV/AIDS, the impact of society's behaviors on the spread of the virus, the ability of the virus to mutate, and the other ailments that result from infection, as well as continued worldwide efforts to stop the spread of this disease.

Recounts the history and effects of the plague, describes how the disease spreads, and offers information about treatment and prevention in the modern world.

An exploration of the Inuit, discussing their history, dress, survival skills, society, and more.

An exploration of the Comanche Indians, discussing their use of horses, work of women, housing, vision quests, and more.

An exploration of the Navajo Indians, discussing the nation's relationship with Spaniards and settlers, culture, crafts, and more.

Discusses the prehistoric peoples who occupied the Americas, describing the civilizations of such advanced cultures as the Incas, Mayas, and the Aztecs, and the technical achievements of various other Native American groups.

Provides true accounts of African-American migrants, describing the experiences of children through slavery, emancipation, and migration to the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, and Africa, and examining organizations that offered aid to migrant children.

Presents the history of the first settlers of Rhode Island, from 1636 when it was founded at Providence to 1790 when it joined the United States.

Provides a brief history of New Hampshire, from its beginnings as an English colony to its involvement in the American Revolution and its admittance into the United States in 1788.

Describes the uses and importance of soil and what its destruction means to humanity.