history

Chronicles the history of the civil rights movement in America from slavery to the present day and contains illustrated photographs, essays, and a timeline that documents such events as the Montgomery bus boycott, Freedom Rides, marches and sit-ins, and the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Act of the mid-1960s.

Narratives of five escapes from slavery, each of which was typical in many ways but featured unusual personal characteristics or circumstances that made these trips to freedom extraordinary.

Examines the history of slavery, discussing the slave trade, the establishment of the slavery system and its role in the economy of the American South, and abolition and emancipation. Includes a time line, glossary, and resources for further research.

Looks at the events that led to Native Americans being forced onto reservations in the nineteenth century, and discusses what life was like on the reservation in the 1800s, as well as in modern times. Includes photographs, a glossary, a time line, and resources.

A biography of Major Taylor, African American bicycle racer, and one of his sport's first American stars.

Explores some of the bizarre and beautiful ways humans have expressed themselves through fashion.

Discusses the history of flying and examines the role of air show competitions in the development of modern aviation.

Examines the function of NASA and discusses its various space exploration programs and achievements.

Presents a description and history of some of the most popular methods of predicting the future, including astrology, palm reading, tarot cards, I Ching, and oracles.

Profiles nineteenth-century women who overcame the disadvantage of being female in order to change the society in which they lived, by promoting temperance, child labor laws, health care, and other causes.