Sawyer, Kem Knapp

Surveys the history of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, describing its structure, current function, and influence on American society.

A biography of Mohandas Gandhi, discussing his early life in India, his move to England to study law, the incident in South Africa that set him on the path to developing his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, his leadership in trying to free India from British rule, and his assassination in 1948.

Describes the Underground Railroad and the historical events surrounding it and presents the stories of some of its conductors.

An illustrated exploration of the life of Harriet Tubman that covers her childhood, experiences as a slave, escape to freedom, work on the Underground Railroad, antislavery activism, and other topics.

Highlights the life and career of the leader for peace, the abolition of slavery, and women's rights workers.

Presents the life and career of the environmentalist who has crusaded to preserve the Florida Everglades.

"Read about how slaves from the South tried to escape to freedom by use of what became known as The Underground Railroad"-- Provided by the publisher.

Discusses the problems that refugees face and the efforts of the international community to stem the tide of refugees.

Chronicles the life of the South African statesman who spent more than twenty-seven years in prison for conspiracy to overthrow apartheid and went on to be elected president of the country in 1994.

Tells Eleanor Roosevelt's life story, describing the former first lady's privileged but difficult childhood, her marriage, and her social and political work.