united states

"When "queen" Lucy takes over the treehouse the Peanuts gang built together, they follow the example of American colonists who gained liberty from the British king and declare their independence."--Provided by publisher.

"People with disabilities have faced great struggle and inequality. This volume explores the ways in which people with disabilities have fought for their right to equal access, equal opportunities, and equal treatment. Key figures and events are highlighted to give readers a well-rounded sense of the movement. Photographs and primary sources bring the movement to life"--Amazon.com.

"Introduce[s] young readers to the fight for equal voting rights and the value of primary sources ... The [19th] amendment itself is cited in full, while brief passages from other primary sources illuminate the long struggle for the franchise. Historical photographs offer yet another opportunity for learning from primary sources. Chapters on women's rights today and the fight for women's suffrage around the world offer a broader context for understanding the subject"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the story behind the U.S. Constitution by asking and then answering twelve questions.

"Tells the story behind the law that forced thousands of American Indians out of their ancestral homelands. Each spread provides information about the context, wording, and lasting effects of the document paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images"--Amazon.com.

"Tells the story behind the "birth certificate" of the United States. Each spread provides information about the context, wording, and lasting effects of the document paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images"--Amazon.com.

"Tells the story behind the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution. Each spread provides information about the context, wording, and lasting effects of the document paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images"--Amazon.com.

Morris, Rudi, Ivan, and Beck were best friends at home and in Vietnam, but now Rudi has been killed in action, and the remaining three are the only ones who know the truth about their friend's death--and the knowledge threatens to tear them apart.

"[Teaches young readers about] colonial America with primary sources, which include quotes, images of original documents and places, and more ... [Describes] the origins of the Constitution, the Great Compromise, and the unprecedented concept of the separation of powers and checks and balances within government"--Provided by publisher.

Relates stories of Navy Seals, Army Rangers, Delta Force, and other military units from around the world who are called for special dangerous missions. Also includes information on key tools and technology used for each mission.