united states

Discusses the turbulent history of Vietnam from the Chinese invasion 2000 years ago through the United States' involvement during the 1960s.

Describes the history and development of the oil industry, the world's dependence upon oil, global oil reserves, and threats to the world's oil supply.

Chronicles the events surrounding the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese bombers in December, 1941, and explains how the attack forced the United States to enter World War II.

Illustrations and text describe the efforts of travel writer Eliza Scidmore to bring the cherry blossoms of Japan to her home in Washington, DC, in the beginning of the twentieth century.

Contains twenty-four essays from a variety of sources that provide a range of perspectives on issues related to NASA and the United States space program.

Chronicles the history of Cuba's internal and external conflicts, covering such topics as the Spanish-American War, the Cuban Revolution, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and economic difficulties after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Examines the crucial role the U.S. played in Central America's history and its affect on our history.

Presents twenty-four essays that argue opposing points regarding the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, whether Israel should exist, whether peace in the region is possible, and what the U.S.'s policy toward Israel should be; and includes discussion questions, a chronology, and an annotated list of related organizations.

Contains twenty essays in which the authors debate issues related to North and South Korea, considering whether North Korea poses a serious threat, the state of democracy and human rights in North and South Korea, U.S. foreign policy toward the countries, and their futures.

Presents twenty-three articles that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to China, debating questions about the problems facing China, the state of democracy and human rights, U.S. foreign policy toward China, and whether China poses a threat to the U.S.