Worth, Richard

Chronicles the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and its aftermath, presenting details on several individuals who were there, and describes how earthquakes are recorded and measured.

Offers advice to individuals on how to develop the organizational skills they need to succeed at school, work, and in their personal lives.

Examines the role of probation and parole in the American criminal justice system, and addresses questions of whether one philosophy of punishment should apply to all types of prisoners, and whether society is better served by a tough or liberal stance on crime.

Chronicles the history of westward expansion in America and the concept of Manifest Destiny, from the election of James K. Polk to the effects of the Mexican War; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Traces the history of gunpowder and discusses how its development changed the face of warfare over the centuries and the ethic issues that have risen with the rise of certain weapons.

Describes the history of the South Carolina colony and the daily lives of its people, covering its Native American tribes, the European settlers, early challenges, the Revolution, and statehood, and includes a recipe, activity, time line, glossary, and further reading list.

Describes the history of the North Carolina colony and the daily lives of its people, covering its Native American tribes, the European settlers, early challenges, the Revolution, and statehood, and includes a recipe, activity, time line, glossary, and further reading list.

Describes the history of the Delaware colony and the daily lives of its people, covering its Native American tribes, the European settlers, early challenges, the Revolution, and statehood, and includes a recipe, activity, time line, glossary, and further reading list.

Discusses the history of slavery, focusing on what life was like for slaves living and working on southern plantations. Includes a time line, glossary, and resources for further research.

Covers topics such as Lincoln and reconstruction; the new reconstruction plan; the new role of African-Americans in politics; the end of reconstruction and the legacy of this era.