Jim Gallagher

Presents a biography of the daring Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition that sailed around the world.

Discusses the travels of Vasco da Gama and other Portugese explorers who helped establish an extensive empire for their country.

"Discusses the causes of the 2003 Iraq war, explaining the origins of Iraq, the reasons for its 1990 invasion of Kuwait, the 1991 Gulf War and subsequent U.N. efforts to disarm Iraq, and the U.S. desire to remove Saddam Hussein from power"--Provided by publisher.

"Wars are fought by soldiers, but they greatly disrupt the lives of civilians. When national governments can no longer protect their citizens from violence, people must leave their homes to protect themselves and their families. Often, they may leave their country altogether and seek safety and shelter in another country. These victims of war and conflict are known as refugees. Resolving the current migration crisis will require the United States...

A biography of the wealthy Spaniard who came to the New World to seek glory and who was the first European to reach the Mississippi River in 1541.