Slavicek, Louise Chipley

Describes abolitionist Harriet Tubman's years as a slave, her escape, and her work as a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, through which she helped more than three hundred other slaves gain their freedom, and also discusses her experiences during the Civil War, her efforts in the women's rights movement, and the creation of the Harriet Tubman Home.

A profile of Mother Teresa that chronicles her childhood, joining of the Sisters of Loreto, life and humanitarian work in Calcutta, India, and around the world, establishment of the Missionaries of Charity, and receiving of the Nobel Peace Prize.

This book describes the life and achievements of Paul Robeson, professional actor and singer.

Examines the causes, conduct, and consequences of the Boer War, a three year conflict that became one of the most controversial wars for Britain.

An exploration of the Black Death, a fourteenth-century pandemic that claimed the lives of twenty-five to forty-five million people, discussing what caused it, its social, economic, religious, and cultural implications, how it was ended, and other related topics.

This book discusses the life of Mary I, who became queen of England in 1553 and who began executions of Protestant clerics in 1555.

Chronicles the construction of China's Great Wall from the third century B.C. to the fifteenth century A.D., describing the politics that surrounded it throughout the dynasties, and discusses its legacy.

A history of the nation of Israel and a discussion of how the history of that nation and of the Jewish people fuel turmoil in the Middle East today, especially the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.

Examines the lives and society of the Puritans in New England from the time of their arrival on the Mayflower at Plymouth in 1620, discussing religion, work, health and medicine, and the Puritan home.

An exploration of the role of women during the Civil War that describes their work as nurses, soldiers, scouts, spies, and saboteurs; provides information on significant individuals; and examines the experiences of women in the North and South as well as African-American women on both sides of the conflict.