Shane, C. J

Presents twenty-four essays on historic medical discoveries and their social impact, covering medical tools, pharmaceuticals, knowledge of anatomy and body functions, and disease prevention methods, and includes primary document excerpts, a glossary, a chronology, a further research list, and discussion questions.

Presents essays, articles, and other kinds of writings on the experiences of Chinese immigrants in America in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, covering such topics as the Transcontinental Railroad, racism, and fleeing communism, and profiles cellist Yo-Yo Ma, skater Michelle Kwan, and scientist David Ho.

Presents essays, articles, and other writings on the experiences of Italian immigrants in America in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and includes profiles of several famous Italian Americans.

Tells the story of China using primary and secondary sources and traces the history from its earliest origins to its current status in the world.

Primary and secondary documents provide an overview of the life and work of Mao Zedong.

Perspectives on the challenges faced by Mexican immigrants, from their earliest experiences in America until today, and insight into the accomplishments of noted Mexican immigrants.