Hillstrom, Laurie Collier

Provides a detailed account of events that led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, including descriptions of significant milestones in the civil rights movement; contains profiles of leading individuals in the campaign; and features a selection of primary source documents.

Discusses online social networking, who uses the sites and how it is changing society.

Describes the life and career of Jeff Gordon, discussing his childhood, his racing achievements, being a team owner, and more.

"Provides a comprehensive account of the legal drama that established the 'separate but equal' doctrine. Details the postwar Reconstruction era; the legal issues involved in Plessy v. Ferguson; the spread of discriminatory Jim Crow laws; the effects of segregation on African Americans; and the efforts to overturn Plessy. Includes biographies, primary sources, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a narrative overview of the integration of baseball, and offers biographical information on Jackie Robinson and other leading figures involved. Includes primary sources, a chronology, a glossary, ideas for research projects, and further resources.

Explores the history and customs of Thanksgiving through primary sources and historical essays, spanning 1620-2006, and includes recipes.

Presents an overview of the 1991 Persian Gulf War and the 2003 Iraq War, covering the events that led to each, significant air and ground battles, and the wars' aftermaths.

This book describes the life and career of Jay-Z (Shawn Corey Carter), one of the most influential figures in American music and hip-hop culture.

Chronicles the history of television in America from the development of the technology in the 1920s to the early twenty-first century, focusing on the ways in which television has reflected and influenced American life.

Describes the life and career of Dale Earnhardt, Jr., discussing his childhood, his family, his racing achievements, the death of his father, and more.