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This book explores the period immediately following the War for Independence. It focuses primarily on the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

Examines the issues surrounding bias in the media and provides an overview of the topic.

Traces the evolution of rock music, from Les Paul in the 1950s through the Beatles and Beach Boys to MTV and Live-Aid concerts.

The American Revolution established a great democracy and led to the rise of one of the most powerful nations on Earth. This title begins with A Brief History of the American Revolution and then addresses a number of key questions.

Examines the issues surrounding drug abuse and provides an overview of the topic.

This title introduces readers to Larry Page and Sergey Brin, developers of Google.

"Racial bias against African Americans remains part of the fabric of American life, 400 years after the first African slaves stepped off a ship docking near Jamestown, Virginia. Black people often face violent attacks simply because they are Black"--

Presents the history of Ellis Island from 1892 when it served as the most important center for immigration into the United States, to its near collapse in the 1970s due to neglect, to its rebirth in 1990 as the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.

This book describes the life and achievements of Derek Jeter, who in 1996 realized his life ambition to play shortstop for the New York Yankees, and has gone on to become one of baseball's steadiest players.