An introduction to Liberia, providing information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, people, politics, and more, with maps, graphs, and a time line.
Chronicles Latino history from the 1940s to the mid-1980s, describing challenges Latinos faced during the decades following World War II, including economic hardship and discrimination; discusses their struggle for civil rights; and explores the growth of Latino influence in American culture.
A history of South Carolina from its beginning as an English colony to 1788 when it became the eighth state, focusing on the experiences of people who lived and worked in the region.
First-person accounts, archival illustrations, and historical maps describe the history of Maryland from 1634 to 1776, including its founding as a haven for Catholics.
Chronicles the history of colonial California from the arrival of Spanish explorers in the mid-1500s to 1850 when California became the thirty-first state, focusing on the experiences of people from all walks of life who lived and worked in the rugged region.
Discusses the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in the United States in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, explains the role of different agencies in the department, introduces some of the department's leaders, and looks at criticism of the department's activities.
