Engelbert, Phillis

Contains entries that provide biographical information about twenty-one men and women who were influential in bringing about social change in countries throughout the world; and features profiles of four organizations also engaged in the struggle. Arranged alphabetically from A-to-F.

Presents an overview of the history and contemporary status of the civil rights of various racial, ethnic, and nonethnic groups in the U.S., discussing discrimination, legislation, social movements, and significant people and events; and includes a timeline, glossary, and research and activity ideas.

Understanding weather,weather phenomena, forecasting the weather, and climate.

Biographies of major civil rights figures, including sidebars covering related events and issues.

Scientific examination of natural disasters and natural phenomenon.

Scientific examination of natural disasters and natural phenomenon.

Scientific examination of natural disasters and natural phenomenon.