Describes the events surrounding the assassination of President John Kennedy, including the manhunt, the investigation, and the impact on the American people and American society.

A biography of Nelson Mandela, civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa, told in the context of his country's modern history.

Relates how scientists in several countries over a period of many years conducted research that ultimately led to the invention of the atomic bomb, which was then used against Japan in the hope of ending World War II.

Relates events leading up to the Apollo missions, the successful Apollo 11 space flight to the moon, and the impact of this event on history.

Relates the events of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Towers and the Pentagon, discussing the search for the people responsible, response from other countries and from the United States government, and the heroism of rescuers.

Describes the events leading up to the dismantling of the Berlin Wall and the after effects of the monumental day.

"This title relates the events of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Towers and the Pentagon. It discusses the search for the people responsible, the response from other countries and from the United States government, and the heroism of rescuers." --Amazon.