Rivera, Sheila

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The assassination of John F. Kennedy

2004
A look at the people, events, and controversy involved in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.

Bill of Rights

2004
Explores the rights guaranteed by the first ten amendments to the Constitution, why that Bill of Rights was considered necessary, and how it formed the basis of similar documents in the United States and abroad.

Rebuilding Iraq

2004
Provides background on the events leading to the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom and discusses the economic, political, and physical rebuilding that has been going on since the end of the major fighting.

Martin Luther King Jr.

a life of determination
2006
Describes Martin Luther King Jr.'s work to gain civil rights for African-Americans, covering his inspirations, his speeches, and his nonviolent methods.

Treaties and resolutions

2004
Discusses efforts to find a solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, focusing on four specific peace negotiations in the past thirty-five years.

Weapons of mass destruction

2004
Describes the history, development, and current threat of various types of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, as well as possible preventive measures.

The media war

2004
Explores the history of television news stations and programs involvement and influence in times of war, from the Vietnam Conflict to the War on Terrorism.

Desert

2005
Presents a simple description of the world's deserts, including the plants and animals which live in them.

Forest

2005
Presents a children's book for early readers that describes what forests are, the differences in forests, and the plants and animals that live in the forest.

Wetland

2005
Photographs and simple text explain what a wetland is, and identify some characteristic wetland plants and animals.

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