Meltzer, Milton

With an emphasis on her early years, covers the life of the South African woman who married a prominent fighter for racial equality in South Africa and later became a leader in her own right.

Focuses on the childhood and youth of the writer, thinker, and social activist Betty Friedan.

Provides biographical portraits of ten queens from history including Esther, Cleopatra, Boudicca, Zenobia, Eleanor of Acquitaine, Isabel of Spain, Elizabeth I, Christina of Sweden, Maria Theresa, and Catherine the Great.

The story of America told through poetry, selected by one of the country's foremost historians.

Highlights some weapons of war explaining how and why they were developed, various responses people have had to them, and the impact they have had upon society.

Traces the history of changing patterns of European immigration to the United States from colonial times to 2000.

Traces the history of the Chinese in the United States describing their contributions to the development of this country and their struggle for economic and social equality.

A history of the causes and consequences of the Depression.

Discusses the emergence of the Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction, its rebirth during the 1920's and 1960's, Klan activity today, who joins it and why, and what can be done about it.

Presents the history of child labor which stretches back to the beginning of civilization and how much has changed for the better, but tragedy still strikes today in sweatshops, on farms, and even in the fast-food industry.