Wade, Linda R

Examines the Mexican-American community within the United States, and discusses the history of Mexican immigration, the controversy over the shared border between Mexico and the United States, and other related issues.

A biography of Sally Ride, who in 1983 became the first American woman to travel in space.

Describes the history of Montgomery, Alabama, and the events which roused public opinion throughout the country in support of the civil rights movement.

Describes the reasons that the Pilgrims traveled to the New World, their voyage on the Mayflower, the hardships of their first winter in the Plymouth settlement, and the harvest celebration remembered as the first Thanksgiving. Also describes Plimoth Plantation, a recreation of the original seventeenth-century settlement.

Describes the large Confederate prisoner of war camp in Georgia, known as Camp Sumter or Andersonville, and the harsh conditions that killed many prisoners there during the Civil War.

Describes the food, education, occupations, and community life found in colonial America.

Examines the life and achievements of Condoleeza Rice, President George W. Bush's National Security Advisor, and considers her place in the history of the United States.

Examines the life and career of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice from her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, entrance into the University of Denver at age fifteen, and career path that led her into the world of politics and international relations.

Color illustrations fill this overview of the battles, soldiers, weapons, and issues that shaped the first two years of the American Revolution.

Examines the experiences of Mexican immigrants in the United States, discussing the reasons why they left their country, and their efforts to find jobs, homes, and build new lives. Includes a chronology, immigration figures, a list of famous Mexican immigrants, and other reference tools.