united states

Looks at how U.S. presidents from Wilson to George W. Bush have suspended or revoked guaranteed freedoms in the country during times of war, and includes first-person stories and illustrations.

Examines the life and disappearance of the pilot who was the first woman to cross the Atlantic in a plane by herself.

Presents details of daily life of American children during the period from 1775 to 1800.

Describes how the culture of the United States is reflected in its festivals and explains the traditions, foods, and activities found at the country's most popular festivals.

Discussing events in the United States that lead up to and followed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, beginning with Plessy v. Ferguson and continuing through the election of Barack Obama, readers learn about events in this major movement within the 20th and 21st centuries.

Presents readers with a historical perspective and comprehensive picture of the government and social class in colonial America along with the cultural, political, and social events that characterized this given era.

Presents the issue of censorship from factual analysis taken from a variety of government and researach facilities, to tell students more of they want to know about this issue.

Includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of gay marriages.

A photo-illustrated exploration of the life and career of LeBron James that discusses his personal hardships, participation in high school athletics, success in the NBA, and other related topics.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Charlie Chaplin, describing the silent film star and director's impoverished childhood in London and his rise to fame in Hollywood and within the film industry.