Blohm, Craig E.

"America is a nation founded on the idea that all men are created equal, but it took African Americans years of hard-fought struggles to even approach equality in jobs, education, and the right to vote. And in the twenty-first century, the struggle goes on. This book examines how and why social change occurs and the lasting influence of the Civil Rights Movement"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how medicine uses three-dimensional printing to make low-cost prostheses, replace diseased organs, produce new pharmaceuticals, and create models to guide surgeons through difficult operations. This technology can make health care more affordable, more personalized, and more available to people around the world.

The Vietnam War cost the lives of more than 50,000 US soldiers, and sparked major unrest at home in an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to keep North and South Vietnam from being united under a Communist regime. Through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes this title begins with A Brief History of the Vietnam War and then examines these questions: How Did Fear of Communism Lead to US Intervention in Vietnam? How Did the Tet Offensive Increase Opposition to the War? How Did Richard Nixon?s Policies Influence the War?s Outcome? What Lasting Impact Did the Vietnam War Have on the United States and Vietnam?.

The Cold War experienced its first armed clash in the Korean War, resulting in the United States gaining a new understanding of the importance of Asia in the growing global conflict between communism and democracy. Through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes this title begins with A Brief History of the Korean War and then examines these questions: How Did Post-World War II Tensions Set the Stage for the Korean War? How Did the Korean War Advance the Desegregation of the US Military? How Did American Foreign Policy Change in the Aftermath of the Korean War? How Did the Lack of a Clear-cut Victory Shape the Two Koreas?.

Credit can be a valuable tool for building a solid financial future. But the misuse of credit can quickly become a nightmare of spiraling debt and ruined credit ratings. The teenage years are ideal for learning about the value of credit and the dangers of debt. In this book, teens will learn about various types of credit, the importance of using credit wisely, and how to avoid the pitfalls of too much debt.

Learn about the directors who have created such memorable films such as Star Wars, the Dark Knight, and Star Trek.

"Hillary Clinton has accumulated a lifelong record of public service as a lawyer and children's advocate, First Lady, US Senator, and Secretary of State. Her tenacious personality has created both loyal supporters and harsh critics. Clinton's bid for the presidency of the United States in 2008 failed, but after launching another run in 2015, she could become the first woman to attain the highest office in the land"--From the publisher's web site.

Text and photographs look at the United States in the twenty-first century.

Discusses the history of the Palace of Versailles, covering its beginnings as a hunting lodge, gardens, and place in the twentieth century.

Despite the belief that Jews went willingly to their deaths in Nazi gas chambers, many risked everything to help their fellow prisoners.