history

Draws on quotes and articles from the newspaper "USA Today" to chronicle life for Hispanic Americans today. Discusses their language, literature, art, music, foods, holidays, and religion. Profiles famous Hispanic Americans, and includes a recipe, activity, and sources of more information.

Explores how early Islamic empires were governed. Topics explored include the caliphs, or spiritual leaders; tolerance of other religions; non-Muslims paying taxes not to be in the Muslim army; sultans, palaces, and palace life; Sharia law; kings and queens in India; tribes and clans in Arabia and Kashmir.

Explores the growth and spread of Muslim peoples from the early 600s to the end of the Ottoman Empire. Examines what allowed early Islamic empires to spread from the Middle East to the far corners of Asia and into Europe and what led to their eventual decline. Includes color illustrations and maps, a glossary, a timeline, and further reading sources.

Details the history of Cuba during the twentieth century and discusses how Cuban immigrants to America have made a new home for themselves while maintaining elements of their culture. Includes color photographs, a timeline, and further reading sources.

Discusses the lives and roles of children and women during the American Revolution, including life and work on the home front, women nurses and soldiers, and children spying and fighting in the war. Features primary sources, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents a history on the forced removal of the Cherokee Indians from their homeland in America's deep South known as The Trail of Tears. Explains how this event has affected societies, the sciences, and politics. Includes illustrations, side-bars, and fact-boxes.

Presents information on the terrorist attack at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Discusses what led to the attack, the events surrounding the attack, and how it has changed political relationships. Includes photographs, a time-line, and a list of facts.

Examines the trial of nine black youths who were charged with the assault of two white women in Scottsboro, Alabama, in 1931. Includes a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.

Explores the history of modern medicine including early treatments, early research, and early practitioners.

Presents articles and essays with opposing viewpoints on matters concerning the Arab Spring of 2010, such as whether or not the U.S. should have intervened in Libya and if the new governments in place of the old ones are really any better.