Defining moments

Presents a narrative overview of the relocation of Native Americans and the Wounded Knee Massacre; offers biographies of leading figures, such as Big Foot, Crazy Horse, George Armstrong Custer, and John Ross; and provides a variety of primary sources, including letters and memoirs.

"Provides a comprehensive account of the origins of Islamic radicalism; the development of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda into a deadly force; the horrible events of September 11; the post-9/11 investigations; and the legacy of the 9/11 attacks."--Provided by publisher.

Presents a biography of Clara Barton, and chronicles her childhood in Massachusetts, education and early teaching experiences, efforts to help the wounded during the Civil War, search for missing soldiers after the war, and struggles to bring the Red Cross to America.