united states

Gives children an overview of daily life as a slave in the U.S., discussing such topics as where slaves slept, what they ate, what "jumping the broom" was, why slaves were not allowed to read or write, and what happened if one tried to run away.

Presents a brief history of immigration in the United States, debating several issues related to government policies on immigration and the effects of undocumented workers on the American economy.

A career biography of Sergey Brin and Larry Page, the two developers of the Internet search engine Google, a company whose revenue increased by more than 400,000 percent in its first five years, and includes background on the business climate in which Google was created.

A career profile of Oprah Winfrey, discussing her childhood and early teen troubles, her emergence as a high school leader, her rise to wealth, fame, and influence in the field of broadcasting, her ventures into acting, producing, and publishing, and her charity work.

A career profile of Hillary Rodham Clinton, discussing her childhood and schooling in the Midwest, her emergence as a leader in college, her marriage to Bill, her experiences as a lawyer and political wife, and her post-White House entry into politics as a senator and presidential candidate.

A career profile of Bill Gates, discussing his childhood in Seattle as the son of an attorney and a schoolteacher, his early mathematical prowess, his Harvard years and obsession with writing code, and his pursuit of his vision of a computer in every home--a dream that led to the creation of Microsoft Corporation.

Chronicles the three-year Manhattan Project, discussing scientific developments, scientists, the three secret cities, spies, and saboteurs, and describes the decision to use the atom bomb on Japan, the dropping of the bombs, and the aftermath.

Provides eleven articles that explore the Civil Rights Movement, discussing prominent government officials who spoke out, key statements and speeches made by leaders, and the actions of ordinary people.

A collection of personal narratives examining the controversies and issues surrounding the United States' immigration policies and objections to those policies by both American citizens and illegal aliens.

Profiles famous cases solved by forensic firearm identification; including the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and the 2002 sniper attacks in Washington, D.C.; and explores the career of a firearm examiner.