1900-1999 (20th century)

A collection of eight stories in which the author chronicles the lives of Chinese and other Americans in search of the American dream.

Addresses the developments, changes, and issues that have affected the countries of Central and Eastern Europe which, at the beginning of 1995, were independent, sovereign, and diplomatically recognized states with membership in the United Nations and other international organizations.

Describes the childhood, training, career, and contributions of the man known for his military leadership during World War II.

Biographies of ten pathbreaking women who have served in Congress: Jeannette Rankin, Margaret Chase Smith, Shirley Chisholm, Bella Abzug, Barbara Jordan, Patricia Schroeder, Millicent Fenwick, Barbara Mikulski, Nancy Kassebaum, and Geraldine Ferraro.

Text and accompanying photographs present eight actual crises faced by American presidents followed by a list of options for a decision making policy. Includes an evaluation of the actual decisions made by the presidents.

Describes what life in America was like in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

A chronology of the 20th century in the United States, including information about politics, daily life, arts & entertainment, and science & technology.

Examines the events leading to, surrounding, and following the Mexican Revolution.

Pictures and text depict the changes experienced in China by various segments of the society from peasants to political leaders, highlighting life during the Qing dynasty, the People's Republic, the Great Leap Forward, and the Cultural Revolution.

Covers the period of American history from 1917 to 1945, including the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and World War II.