"During the American Civil War, women had limited opportunities and little political influence. But when thousands of women from Northern states offered their time and skills to support the war effort
Describes Angel Island, the California immigration station set up to receive people from Asia, and the story of how immigration officials detained many Chinese people whom they wanted to keep out of t
Briefly describes the composition of different types of soil, the variety of plants and animals that live in it, and the necessity of soil to human life.
Describes different kinds of farmers, the food that they grow, the conditions under which they work, their tools and equipment, their problems, and the help they provide to their communities.
Provides an introduction to the career of a teacher describing the education and training required, the different kinds of work they do, the challenges they face, and their value to the community.
