Bowen, Richard A

Examines the history of African immigration to the United States, explaining how Africans were forced to come to the U.S. to work as slaves, and traces their path to freedom. Includes a chronology, and a list of famous African-Americans.

Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher and one of the founders of modern philosophy, asked questions about problems in politics, law and philosophy in order to find out how the world works.

Examines the experiences of Russian immigrants in the United States, discussing the reasons why they left their country, and their efforts to find jobs, homes, and build new lives. Includes immigration figures, a list of famous Russian Americans, and other reference tools.

Looks at the life and career of nineteenth-century Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, discussing his early work as a teacher, his battles with depression, and his struggles to be accepted as an artist.

A biography of Socrates, a philosopher and teacher in ancient Greece who held that wisdom comes from questioning ideas and values rather than simply accepting what is passed on by parents and teachers.

Examines how Native Americans were influenced by European immigration, discussing how their culture and way of life was transformed, and often not for the better, by immigrant groups. Includes immigration figures, a list of famous Native Americans, and other reference tools.

Examines the experiences of Italian immigrants in the United States, discussing the reasons why they left their country, and their efforts to find jobs, homes, and build new lives. Includes immigration figures, a list of famous Italian Americans, and other reference tools.