united states

Introduces readers to political campaigns, voting rights, and election-day processes.

Examines the processes and power behind ... America's executive, legislative, and judicial leaders.

Examines political parties in the United States, focusing on the rise of political parties, the two-party system, third parties, and more.

Briefly examines the life and work of the American Impressionist painter, describing and giving examples of her art.

An Indian boy travels from Texas to Mexico City with Cabeza de Vaca and other Spanish explorers in the 16th century.

An Indian boy and his mother try to adjust to life in a city apartment.

At a fitness ranch in Arizona, Nancy discovers the reason for mysterious accidents thought to result from a curse put on the place by Hopi Indians.

Authors present various viewpoints on the relationship between Indians and the government and discuss issues surrounding the establishment and perpetuation of the reservation system.

Provides an overview of how and why the war in the Pacific came about, major battles, military strategy and excerpts from personal narratives of those who experienced it.