Presents the story of a former slave, Frederick Douglass, who escaped from his life of slavery and became a successful business man and was active in the fight for African American rights.
Provides information on careers in public safety, the law, and security that require only a high school diploma, discussing employers, working conditions, workplaces, training, and job-hunting tips for ten different jobs.
Describes the historical background, culture, struggles, and achievements of Filipino Americans, discusses their challenges for the future, and includes study questions, a time line, and a further reading list with Web sites.
Explores the history of plastics, introducing plastic inventors Alexander Parkes and John Hyatt, describing the ways plastics have changed people's daily lives, and discussing plastic's future. Includes photos, sidebars, a time line, and a glossary.
