united states

Draws on primary and secondary sources to provide an overview of the Vietnam War, highlighting significant events and people that shaped the war and chronicling the experiences of those who were most impacted by the conflict.

A collection of essays that offers varying perspectives on issues related to urban communities in the United States.

Contains twenty-four essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to the reform of Wall Street, discussing causes of the financial crisis, whether or not financial reform is needed, and the effectiveness of legislation.

Provides an overview of the history of bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals in the United States during the twentieth century, discussing significant events and individuals and including a time line and suggested resources.

A collection of essays that offers varying perspectives on issues related to national service.

Collects nineteen essays that provide varying perspectives on Joseph McCarthy's obsession over Communism in the United States after World War II, providing historical background on the McCarthy era, and providing primary source documents and personal stories from Joseph McCarthy, Harry S. Truman, journalists, and Americans whose lives were affected by Red Scare accusations.

Chronicles the life and career of American painter Wayne Thiebaud, discussing his depictions of foods, people, farms, cities, and other subjects.

A collection of seventeen essays that provides varying perspectives on issues related to campaign finance, debating the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, the Supreme Court's overturning of the Millionaire's Amendment, the ban on nonprofit campaign spending, and other topics.

Bethia Mayfield befriends Caleb, the son of a Wampanoag chieftain, as she grows up near Martha's Vineyard in the mid-seventeenth century, and watches as her minister father attempts to convert the Native Americans, but the fates of the children are tied together as Bethia's father encourages the education of Caleb, a privilege Bethia has always wished for, and the two are reunited in Cambridge.

Examines the relationship between American World War II generals Eisenhower, Patton, and Bradley, and looks at how they were able to work together to defeat Germany.