Stein, R. Conrad

Examines the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States, and discusses the rights which they are intended to protect.

A history of the United Nations including some of the world crises they have debated, its various organizations, and its effect on world peace.

Discusses the role of Congress in governmental separation of powers, defines the powers and rights held by Congress, and examines how the balance of power between the President and Congress has shifted in the last two centuries.

Describes the operation, stations, and famous conductors of the Underground Railroad, a network that helped slaves escape from bondage prior to the Civil War in the United States.

A portrait of Mexico that describes its history, geography, government, economy, people, religions, culture, sports and leisure, and daily life.

Describes life on the "home front" during World War II, when children collected newspapers, movies were filled with propaganda, working women became commonplace, and necessities were rationed.

Discusses the causes, conditions, and events of the Great Depression and highlights the programs initiated to revitalize the national economy.

Describes the various treatment, from relatively civil to unbearable, given to both military and civilian prisoners of war during World War II.

A revelation of the atrocities committed against European Jews by Hitler and the Nazis during World War II.

Describes the origin and growth of the Nazi youth organization known as Hitler Jugend, its rigorous testing and training of German boys and girls, and its use in World War II.