"Some of the most important changes in American culture have been driven by people born outside the United States. Immigrants may come as refugees, as workers, or as students. They may come as children or as adults. Once here, many speak out for the rights of others or try to build a better country by working within the government. Some give money to good causes. Others point out problems that need to be fixed. Still others create art and music that gives voice to the downtrodden. Here are 25 immigrants who have made a difference by taking a stand"--.
For Europeans seeking religious freedom, the region known as the Middle Colonies was a dream come true. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the Delaware Colony, and New York were home to a variety of faiths. People were free to practice religion as they wished. Read about how these colonies formed, changed, and became a culturally diverse part of colonial America.
Describes the history of the Batman character, discussing its creation, development, popularity, and future. Includes black-and-white illustrations, sidebars, and a bibliography.
When it emerged in 2019, it began to spread fast and in 2020 caused one of the world's deadliest pandemics, killing millions of people worldwide. An explanation of what this deadly virus is.
Follows the life of George W. Bush from his childhood in Connecticut and Texas into his second term as the forty-third president of the United States, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Bush, and other reference materials.
A graphic novel adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic story that finds Jonathan Harker, a guest at an eerie castle owned by Count Dracula, investigating the strange nighttime activities of his host.
