Hasday, Judy L.

Highlights twenty-five musical instruments from around the world, arranged according to the way in which they produce sound, including aerophones, chordophones, electrophones, idiophones, and membranophones.

Presents a brief history of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that was intended to provide all U.S. citizens with equal rights against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Takes the reader on a tour of the state called "The North Star State," emphasizing its geography, history, government, and culture.

Examines the history and modern-day status of the African nation of Sierra Leone, and provides information on the country's geography and ecology, government, economy, people, culture, and cities and communities. Includes a calendar of Sierra Leonean festivals, recipes, and other reference tools.

Examines the history and modern-day status of the African nation of Libya, and provides information on the country's geography and ecology, government, economy, people, culture, and cities and communities. Includes a calendar of Libyan festivals, recipes, and other reference tools.

Presents biographical information about various successful Japanese Americans, including figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, actor Masi Oka, television journalist Ann Curry, and U.S. military veteran Eric Shinseki.

Profiles the lives and achievements of Americans with Eastern European heritage, which includes comic book artist Stan Lee, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Martha Stewart, film director Steven Spielberg, and others.

Describes the events that led to the Holocaust, from the long history of anti-Semitism in the Middle East and Europe to the rights abuses and attacks, such as Kristallnacht, that the Nazi government perpetrated in the 1930s; and discusses the ghettoes, the death camps, the liberation, and late-twentieth-century memorials.

Profiles the life and career of gold medalist figure skater, Kristi Yamaguchi, that chronicles her childhood, physical disabilities, and personal and professional achievements.

"Examines the tragic shooting at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, including detailed reports of the horrific events, background on the killers, and the aftermath of the shooting"--Provided by publisher.