A series of biographical portraits provides inspiring stories of people who advanced the goals of achieving greener, more sustainable lifestyles to help young readers gain a clear, more informed grasp
Describes why many Japanese immigrated to the United States and how they overcame periods of abusive treatment and prejudice to succeed in all avenues of society.
"Provides detailed information on the events leading up to and taking place during the Tet Offensive, a turning point in the struggle for the control of Vietnam. Includes source notes and timeline."
Examines the events that led up to this notable battle during the Revolutionary War and the impact it had on history as a result through a review of the battle itself, profiles of the important leader
Discusses immigration to the United States during the the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and describes the small island in New York harbor that served as the point of entry for millions of i
Describes the arrival of the Spanish in early California, their impact on the native inhabitants, and the founding and construction of missions there to support their claim on the land.
Discusses the FBI's work fighting organized crime, from the Mafia's liquor smuggling during Prohibition to gangs that traffic drugs in the twenty-first century.
