Charles River Editors: 416 books

Book cover of Everything You Need to Know About Romeo & Juliet
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2012

*Includes a short biography of Shakespeare*Explains the historical sources that inspired the story of Romeo & Juliet*Summarizes every scene of Romeo & Juliet and analyzes them.*Discusses the characters, plot, and major themes of Romeo & JulietIf I profane with my unworthiest handThis holy shrine, the...
Book cover of Johnny Goes to School: A Colorful Picture Book for Kids
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: August 24, 2012

Johnny Goes to School is a colorful, rhyming picture book, authored by Carrie Bluemound. Read about Johnny's first day at school, his dog Stretch, and the new friends he meets!Each page of rhyming text is accompanied by a beautiful, full page illustration. Join Johnny on his first day at school!
Book cover of The Pueblo of Yesterday and Today: The History and Culture of the Anasazi and Hopi
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2013

*Includes pictures of art, artifacts, ruins, and more. *Explains the origins, history, religion, and social structure of the Ancient Pueblo and the Hopi*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents.When European settlers and later American settlers came into contact with...
Book cover of Fighting for Glory: The History and Legacy of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2013

*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events.*Includes accounts of the fighting at Fort Wagner written by some of the 54th's soldiers. *Profiles men of the 54th, including Robert Gould Shaw *Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. “A deserted homestead...
Book cover of The Worlds Greatest Civilizations: The History and Culture of Ancient Athens
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2012

*Discusses the lives and influence of famous Athenians like Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Pericles, and more.*Explains the democratic system organized by the Athenians. *Describes how triremes were built and operated, as well as the method of naval warfare mastered by the Athenians. *Includes the famous...
Book cover of The History of Hamas
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2012

*Discusses the origins of Hamas and important leaders like Sheikh Yassin, Khaled Meshaal, and others. *Covers the Middle East conflict from the formation of Israel to today. *Includes pictures of important people, places, and events.*Includes a Table of Contents. In 1988, a recently organized militant...
Book cover of The Mother of Theosophy: The Life and Legacy of H.P. Blavatsky
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2013

“ENQUIRER. Theosophy and its doctrines are often referred to as a new-fangled religion. Is it a religion?THEOSOPHIST. It is not. Theosophy is Divine Knowledge or Science.ENQUIRER. What is the real meaning of the term?THEOSOPHIST. "Divine Wisdom," (Theosophia) or Wisdom of the gods, as (theogonia),...
Book cover of How to Craft the Perfect Admissions Essay for an Ivy League School
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2012

Applying to an Ivy League College? Curious to learn more about what it takes to gain admissions to America's most elite institutions? Then look no further. Written by an Ivy League grad, How to Craft the Perfect Admissions Essay for an Ivy League School presents a comprehensive overview of the one...
Book cover of The Start of the Civil War: The Secession of the South, Fort Sumter, and First Bull Run (First Manassas)
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2013

*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events.*Includes maps of the battles. *Includes accounts of the fighting at Fort Sumter and First Bull Run by important generals and leaders who fought there. *Explains the causes and chain of events that led to the secession of Southern states and...
Book cover of Religions of the World: The Religion of the Maya
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2013

*Includes pictures of art depicting Mayan gods and goddesses.*Explains the Mayan calendar, ball game, sacrifice rituals, and other religious tenets. *Explains the evolution of the religion after the arrival of the Spanish.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. “More...
Book cover of Seminal Moments of the 20th Century: Pearl Harbor, D-Day, the Assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Space Race, and the Civil Rights Movement
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2013

*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events.*Includes Bibliographies for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. The 20th century was a tumultuous century that saw technology take man from the ground to the Moon and make war possible on a global scale. It also produced 2 of the...
Book cover of The History of the Democratic Party: A Political Primer
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2012

*Explains the history of the Democratic Party from the Revolution to Obama*Analyzes the policies of Democratic Presidents like Jackson, Roosevelt, Kennedy, Johnson and Clinton.*Explains the way the Democratic Party's voting blocs and party platform have transformed from Jefferson to Obama. *Includes...
Book cover of American Legends: The Life of Dred Scott and the Dred Scott Decision
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2012

*Includes the full text of the Dred Scott decision and every opinion written by the Supreme Court justices. *Analyzes the Dred Scott decision and its impact on future civil rights cases.*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events. *Includes a Table of Contents. "The question is simply...
Book cover of Decisive Moments in History: The Reign of Terror
by Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2012

*Includes pictures of Machiavelli and some of the rulers he discusses throughout the book. *Explains the historical background of Machiavelli's life and the political context within which he wrote The Prince.*Summarizes each chapter of The Prince and explains the overarching themes presented within the...
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