Stein, R. Conrad

Discusses how the African-American community of Montgomery, Alabama, staged the 1955 boycott to end segregation on public buses.

Tells the story of the Pilgrims--their journey across the Atlantic, the founding of the first settlements, their relationships with the Native Americans, and the celebration of the first Thanksgiving.

Traces the Aztec Empire from its beginnings in the deserts of northern Mexico to its conquest by Hern?n Cort?s, discussing the history, culture, deities, and legacy of the Aztecs.

Describes the history, culture, daily life, food, people, sports, and points of interest in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt.

Describes the history, closing, and restoration of the Ellis Island immigration center and depicts the experiences of the immigrants who came to Ellis Island at the turn of the twentieth century.

Describes the events that led up to the 1849 gold rush in California, how miners searched for gold, and what happened when all the gold was gone.

Charts the 2,000-mile journey over plains, rivers, and mountains, and the determined people who made the trip.

Describes the 1929 stock market crash and the events and effects of the depression that followed, including the New Deal programs intended to restore the economy.

Discusses the people responsible for the Declaration of Independence and what went into the writing of the document.

A brief overview explaining how the Supreme Court is the ultimate interpreter of our Constitution.