An account of the Nazi destruction of six million Jews during World War two, with personal experiences of life in the ghettos and concentration camps recorded in letters, diaries, memoirs, poems, and songs.
Provides an account of the Vietnam War, and features excerpts from the letters, diaries, and oral accounts of people who worked, fought, or waited at home.
Chronicles the life and achievements of America's first president, George Washington, and discusses his feelings about several issues, including slavery.
Examines Abraham Lincoln's attitudes toward slavery, focusing on his years as president when he worked on the Emancipation Proclamation that freed the slaves, and on record: discussing his belief that the spread of slavery would destroy democracy.
A biography of the Wisconsin Senator whose questionable methods as a "Communist witch-hunter" brought him fame in the decade after World War II and led to his eventual censure by the United States Senate.
An illustrated, simple biography of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. Includes a chronology, a glossary, interesting facts, and resources.
