Gail B Stewart

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

An introduction to the pinto horse, including its role in the settlement of the West and its fame in movies and in rodeos.

Discusses the political, economic, and cultural life of the United States in the 1970s, including Vietnam, race relations, feminism, the environment, fashion, music, television, and film.

Discusses the events surrounding the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, and describes the experiences of those involved and the impact of these attacks.

Uses four case studies of teenagers who dropped out of high school to explain who drops out and why and to examine the economic and social consequences of such a decision.

Describes SARS, its effects on the world's economy, treatments for the disease, and what may happen if it was to return.

Using real-life examples, discusses why parents hurt or neglect their children, why children often don't tell anyone they are being abused, and what can be done about the widespread and dangerous problem of child abuse.

Discusses the sightings of strange creatures in lakes, oceans, and rivers around the world and the ongoing efforts to prove they exist.