southern states

Paul-Edward, the son of a part-Indian, part-African slave mother and a White plantation owner father, finds himself caught between the two worlds of his parents as he pursues his dream of owning land in the aftermath of the Civil War.

"[Presents the biography of Hernando de Soto.] In the 1500s, Hernando de Soto traveled throughout Central America and Peru, as well as the southeastern areas of the United States, in search of treasures and land for Spain. Although he may have had Spain's best interests at heart, de Soto and his expedition left a deadly trail of disease in their wake. De Soto would never find the rumored riches he sought. But he did discover the Mississippi River"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the events that contributed to the war between the states including slavery, the transcontinental railroad, John Brown and Harper's Ferry, the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, and more.

An introduction to the Southern region of the United States, discussing its people and history, culture and music, industry and business, and more.

"The Reconstruction era was about uniting a country and its people after a terrible war. It was a turbulent time. There was violence, racism, and injustice. But, there were also steps taken toward equality. Barriers were broken and dreams were realized. It was both a frustrating and an exciting time in American history"--Back cover.

"This book takes a tour of the southeast region of the United States"--.

Explores the reactions of African-Americans after the passage of the Jim Crow laws which made African-Americans separate but equal, discussing court cases, race relations and more.

"[Presents the biography of explorer Hernando de Soto.] Hernando de Soto and his men were the first Europeans to explore the southeastern United States. He traveled almost four years and covered more than 4,000 miles. Follow along the brave journey of de Soto and learn the importance of his expeditions in the American Southeast"--Provided by publisher.

An African-American family living in the South during the 1930s is faced with prejudice and discrimination which its children do not understand.

Presents the final novel by author Ralph Ellison, telling the story of Adam Sunraider, a race-baiting senator from New England who, upon being shot while on the Senate floor, calls for Reverend Alonzo Hickman, the African-American Baptist minister who cared for the orphaned Sunraider when he was a child known as Bliss.