From its roots in ancient Greece to its revitalization in the Age of Enlightenment and beyond, democracy as a form of government has changed over time. Find out what threats democracy faces… More →

This book carefully explains what elections are and the vital role they play in American society. Whether it is a detailed description of the lengthy process involved in choosing a new… More →

Emphasis is placed on the fact no law can be implemented without going through a painstaking and deliberate process designed to protect all members of society. Examples are used to illustrate More →

Humanitarians chronicles the fascinating lives and achievements of dedicated female activists around the world. Subjects explored include migrant farm workers, Braille, India, the… More →

Journalist, speaker, and early civil rights leader Ida B. Wells was one of the most outspoken and famous women in the United States. Her powerful speeches on the injustices of lynching in… More →

From about 1820 to its height in the early 1900s, the United States and Canada experienced a huge influx of people from other countries seeking to become citizens. This fascinating book… More →

An important addition to any multicultural collection, this title examines the internment of "enemy aliens" in the United States and Canada during the Second World War. With particular… More →

Shaker farmers built circular barns so that the devil could not hide in the corners. In the Barn uses full-color pictures to show how the barn was the center of activity on a busy settler… More →

This newly revised edition of In the Barn uses full-color pictures to show how the barn was the center of activity on an early farm. Different kinds of barns are clearly detailed from the… More →

In the Footsteps of Explorers is an action and discovery-oriented history and biography series that will inspire adventurous young readers. Each colorful book describes what an explorer's… More →