united states

Discusses the history, use, and dangers of alcohol, the problems of alcoholism, and coping with the pressures to drink.

Describes how the Constitution was drafted and ratified.

Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

Describes, in simple terms, how the Constitution was conceived, written, and ratified in 1788, explaining the document's basic concepts and Bill of Rights.

A brief discussion of the meaning of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments of the Constitution of the United States.

A brief overview of the history of money precedes a description of its minting and use in the United States.

A history of money, beginning with the barter system in ancient times, to the first use of coins and paper money, to the development of modern monetary systems.

A brief history of elections and voting and an explanation of how these procedures work in the United States today.

A look at the varied and exciting life in early urban areas in America. Includes an examination of the problems as well as the joys of city life.

African-American, Asian-American, and Hispanic-American children describe their families' cultural traditions.