20th century

An account of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in graphic format that discusses his childhood, marriage, live as a civil rights activist, and other related topics.

Describes the things African American women did to help their country during World War II.

Explores the life and accomplishments of political activist Elie Wiesel, who came of age during the time of World War II and the Nazi occupation of Europe, and experienced concentration camp persecution himself.

Explores the history of the Holocaust in Germany, covering the ideology behind it, the rise of the Nazi party, the men given the task of implementing it, the extermination in the East, and the systematic extermination in the death camps.

Describes how the strong dislike of Jews that existed in Europe since social Darwinism became popular in the 1870's led eventually to Kristallnacht or "Night of broken glass" in 1938 when Jews throughout Germany and Austria were subjected to brutality and thousands of horrors in a single night.

Traces the history of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s, discussing school segregation, the murder of young Emmett Till, the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. and his dedication to nonviolent protest, the march on Washington D.C., and other topics.

Provides an in depth examination of Freedom Summer, a project to register African-American voters in Mississippi in 1964 which brought about violence in the state and influenced the civil rights movement.

"Presents information on the Civil Rights Movement in the United States between 1954 and 1968, including background information, key events in the movement, and influential people and groups. Intended for fifth to eighth grade students"--Provided by publisher.

An overview of the Harlem Renaissance, chronicling its history, and discussing the lives and accomplishments of African American authors, artists, and leaders of the era. Includes a time line, glossary, and other resources.

An overview of the civil rights movement, chronicling its history, describing significant events and demonstrations, and discussing the lives and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and other leaders of the era. Includes a time line, glossary, and other resources.