Describes the history of Italian immigration to the United States from the late nineteenth century to the present, including the reasons for immigration, how they thrived, and the cultural legacies It
Discusses the history of Mexican immigration to the United States and covers their customs and traditions, and the impact they have had on American culture.
Discusses the history of Polish immigration to the United States and covers their customs and traditions, and the impact they have had on American culture.
Discusses the history of Russian immigration to the United States and covers their customs and traditions, and the areas in the country where they have currently settled.
Discusses the land, history, economy, and culture of the Mexican states of Jalisoc, Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, Queraetaro, Hidalgo, Maexico, the Federal District, Michoacaan, Morelos, Tlaxcala, and P
Describes the histories, cultures, and economies of the north Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango, San Luis Potosai, Coahuila, Nuevo Leaon, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas.
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the Chinese basketball player, who plays for the Houston Rockets and is currently considered the best center playing in the National Basketball Association.
Explains how genetics may affect an individual's susceptibility to nicotine addiction, and discusses the debate over genetic predisposition to nicotine addiction versus a person's upbringing.
Describes the life and career of Kelly Clarkson, from her childhood and early singing career to her success on "American Idol" and her subsequent rise to stardom.
Describes the life and career of Hilary Duff, from her early life and struggles in Hollywood to her popular television and movie roles and her success in the music industry.
Uses the experiences of average teens to look at what life is like growing up on a farm and includes stories about safety, farm animals, machinery, and wild animals.
Explores the lives of young Native Americans on rural reservations in the United States and in Canadian First Nation communities, discussing such topics as art, education, sports, traditions, and beli
Provides information on the African country, including its rule under Mu'ammar al-Gadhafi, its economic isolation from the rest of the world during the end of the twentieth century, and Gadhafi's supp
Introduces the West African country of Liberia, discussing its history, government, economy, people, culture, and society, and includes ideas for projects and reports.
Looks at drug and alcohol addiction among young people, including information about why teens abuse these substances, why certain substances lead to addiction, the effects of specific drugs on the bod
Examines tobacco and tobacco use, including its history, its place in popular culture, its detrimental nature to health, methods for quitting tobacco use, and the controversy regarding the regulation
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the skilled poker player who dropped out of high school to become the winner of the most major touraments but is still considered one of the nicest people in
Tells the story of Ivy Queen's success as a hip hop artist and provides a brief history of the birth and development of reggaeton and Ivy Queen's impact on this popular form of urban music.
Describes the life and career of rap musician Nas, from his early life living in the New York City projects to his rise to stardom in the hip-hop community.
