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This guide will introduce you to a variety of local, state, and federal resources, as well as information on elections and access to government documents.
Language
English
Description
Comprehensive coverage of more than 2,300 North American religious groups in the U.S. and Canada -- from Adventists to Zen Buddhists. Information is presented in two distinct sections, essays and directory listings describing the historical development of religious families and providing factual information about each group within those families. Includes, when available, rubrics for membership figures, educational facilities and periodicals.
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Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Examines the differences between minority groups and white Americans across the economic, political, and social spectrums. Explores the experience of African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian-Americans, and other minority groups living in the United States.
6) Flags
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Language
English
Description
"Historical and anecdotal information about each of the fifty states' official state flags, including the inspiration of the design."--
Publisher
Thomson Gale
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Provides in-depth statistics on social issues with expert analyses. Data is drawn from Federal agencies, newspapers and stock exchanges. Individual volumes are titled: 1. Work & Leisure; 2. Community & Education; 3. Health & Illness; and 4. Crime & Justice.
9) Immigration
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
©2008
Language
English
Description
Examines the issues surrounding immigration and provides an overview of the topic.
Publisher
Charles Scribner's Sons
Language
English
Description
Presents in-depth profiles of each American president and his administration. Includes black-and-white portraits of the presidents and extensive bibliographies. Also features a new history of the White House and a general introduction to the presidency. For students in grades 10 and higher, as well as general readers.
13) Racism
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Examines the issues surrounding racism and provides an overview of the topic.
Publisher
Macmillan Reference USA
Language
English
Description
Contains new and updated original articles covering recent concepts (i.e. adoption, race, the Constitution, birthright citizenship) and court cases since 1992 offering comprehensive coverage of all aspects of constitutional law, as well as biographies of people who have had an impact on our government's legal framework (Supreme Court Justices, Presidents, Cabinet Members, Lawyers, and more). Also covers judicial decisions handed down by the Supreme...
Publisher
Charles Scribner's Sons
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.
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Publisher
Macmillan Reference USA
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Explores contemporary American religion in all its diversity. In addition to profiling religious groups, from the modern forms of Catholicism and Judaism to cults such as Heaven's Gate and the Branch Davidians, the set includes articles on cultural, social, and legal issues, as well as holidays and celebrations, the arts, and other topics. 2 volumes. For general and academic audiences.
18) Birds
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Language
English
Description
"Each state has a state bird and they're as different as the states they represent. From hens to gulls and songbirds, discover fascinating facts about the many state birds of the United States!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
UXL
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Presents easy to understand information about the inner workings of the federal government. Includes historical overviews and examinations of the day-to-day operations of each branch, as well as Constitutional duties and obligations of each branch, specifics related to eligibility, elections and appointments of key positions, changes since 1776, the future of each branch, and other topics. For student and general audiences.
Publisher
Charles Scribner's Sons
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
Essays by subject experts treat concepts and doctrines, policymaking, commerce and science, human rights and arms control, with specific articles on topics ranging from anti-imperialism to environmental diplomacy, from refugee policies to terrorism and countermeasures. Also includes a chronology.
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