Chronicles the life of tennis star Serena Williams, discussing her childhood, schooling, family life, career successes, difficult times, and other related topics.
Contains an introduction to the California gold rush, explaining how the discovery of gold in 1848 led to the settlement of newly acquired U.S. territory there, and describes life in the mining camps, including the successes and disappointments of mining life.
Discusses the events leading to the United States involvement in the war in Vietnam, key figures in the conflict, the actual course of the fighting, and the final American withdrawal in 1975.
Presents a concise study of Civil War doctors, and describes how they treated wounded soldiers on the battlefield, amputations, hospitals, and how they fought diseases.
This book explores the history of the struggle for civil rights, from the colonial laws establishing slavery in the 1640s to the legislation enacted in the United States for civil rights in the twentieth century.
This book traces the history of China, from 1945 when the Cold War begins between Communist and democratic nations to 2008 when China's world image is damaged as it represses protests by Tibetans for greater freedom.
Examines the political fights for Southern reconstruction after the Civil War, the various reconstruction plans, how Lincoln's death effected the outcome of reconstruction, and the various issues associated with African-American emancipation.
