Benson, Sonia

A comprehensive overview of the Korean War, including biographies and full or excerpted memoirs, speeches, and other source documents.

Divided into sections by classes and arranged alphabetically by common name, this volume presents information on endangered and threatened arachnids, birds, crustaceans, insects, and mollusks.

Profiles one hundred Hispanic Americans, living and deceased, who have made notable contributions in various fields such as politics, literature, entertainment, science, and athletics.

Arranged alphabetically from "Ralph Nader" to "Queen Anne's War," this volume contains entries about key historical figures, wars, events, political environment, economy, and culture from pre-Colonial America to present day.

Provides an overview of the Elizabethan period, from 1558 to 1603, covering the Reformation, Elizabeth's ascension to the throne, the arts, daily life, and other topics of importance.

Presents biographies of twenty-six men and women who participated in or were affected by the Korean War, including politicians, military leaders, journalists, and nurses.

Presents an overview of the Korean War, including its causes, its battles, and its peace process; provides twelve primary source documents on the conflict; and includes a time line, a glossary, a selected bibliography, and ninety maps and photos.

Presents an overview of ancient civilization, summarizes theories about early life in the Americas, and examines the history, society, and culture of the Andean and Mesoamerican civilizations. Includes sidebars, time lines, illustrations, glossaries, and research and activity ideas.