Alcohol is the leading cause of preventable birth defects and developmental disabilities in the United States. Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most severe of these abnormalities, and it is caused by heavy drinking during pregnancy. While addiction may be one of the factors, there are several factors as to why a woman would drink while pregnant, but there is no measured amount of alcohol that is deemed safe during pregnancy. This volume explores the...

Examines the United States's role in World War I, including preparations for war, trench warfare, use of airplanes, major battles, and the results of the conflict.

Discusses the events surrounding the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 20001, and describes the experiences of those involved and the impact of these attacks.

A brief history and description of the Shetland pony, including its origins in Great Britain and its appeal to children.

Discusses the events leading up to America's Great Depression of the 1930s, Roosevelt's rescue of the event with the New Deal, and what caused the ultimate downfall of the New Deal.

Examines the culture of Spain during the centuries of the Inquisition by focusing on personal aspects of daily life at the time.