Naden, Corinne J

"Presents the biography of Jeannette Rankin against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physiological effects of legal and illegal drugs, discusses drug classification, and provides information on the medical and illicit uses of various drugs as well as how they are taken and obtained, their dependence potential, social and legal dangers, and use and withdrawal symptoms.

Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of Mississippi. Includes Internet links to Web sites.

Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of Massachusetts. Includes Internet links to Web sites.

Examines the life of African-American intellectual Cornel West, describing his childhood and education, and discussing his career as a college professor, his interest in music, and his efforts to support African-Americans and work toward better race relations.

A history of the Nile, the longest river system in the world whose source is Lake Victoria.

Describes various grassland areas around the world and discusses their importance to animals and man.

Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, grants Dorothy and each of her friends their greatest wish.

Dorothy and her dog Toto, accompanied by the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, arrive in the Emerald City where they hope to see the Wizard of Oz.