Books with author Tom Streissguth

Provides a history of the U.S. Army's Special Forces, and an explanation of the training required to become a Green Beret.

Examines the lives and struggles of the women of the aristocracy and of the Revolution.

Explores the history of the U.S. Navy and how it completes its mission of protecting the United States, including the training of sailors and officers, the equipment used, and some famous Navy members.

Offers a brief history of the Persian Gulf War and discusses oil politics in the Middle East, the end of the Cold War, and Saddam Hussein's regime.

Describes the oil tanker Exxon Valdez, and the events that led up to its disastrous oil spill in 1989. Also explains the effects of the oil spill on the Alaskan environment.

Presents the life of the Egyptian queen who lived from 69 B.C.E. to 30 B.C.E.

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Offers a historical overview of the rise of the Mongol Empire in Asia, its effects, and its legacy.

Discusses the people, geography, religion, language, customs, life-styles, and culture of France

Traces the development of nuclear weapons, explains the different types, indicates the key countries in the nuclear arms race, and describes efforts taken to cease proliferation of such weapons.

"Offers 12 different views on post-Civil War America. Each page explores what happened during Reconstruction and how it affected different people, and includes interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images."--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life of John Glenn, including his childhood, World War II activities, work as a test pilot and astronaut, career as a senator, and return to space in 1998.