Books published by publisher New Discovery

Examines the breakdown of communism in the Soviet Union, with examples of what life was like before 1917 and how things have been since the dissolution of the Soviet

Readers can learn what life was like in ancient Rome by examining the food the people ate, where it came from, manners and customs of the age, and the feasts and festivals that were celebrated.

Describes what life was like in ancient Greece, discussing such aspects as meals, the army, theater, and sports

Describes life in Paris, France, during World War II

Describes life in the Russian city of Leningrad during World War II

Chronicles the recent wave of democratic reforms that have swept through Eastern Europe, bringing down long-standing communist regimes and forever changing the people and governments of the former Soviet-bloc countries.

An examination of the history of space travel shows how astronauts are trained, how rockets and probes work, and the future of space exploration

An exploration of the physical and emotional obstacles that must be overcome by young people suddenly made disabled shares case histories that show how teens have met these critical life challenges to face the future with determination and hope.

Discusses the exploration, history, and cultures of North America from the earliest times up to today.

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Examines the phenomenon of homelessness, from its first recorded appearance in 448 B.C. to the present world-wide crisis

Recounts the development of the atomic bomb, describes the historical background of World War II, and looks at the decision to bomb Hiroshima