Examines the principal causes and events related to the relationship between Israel and its Arab neighbors and considers what the outcome could be if different decisions are made during this time.

In the 1960s, a woman's place was seen as being in the home. She even found it hard to make a big purchase if a man wasn't with her. African-American women faced racism daily and were given low-paid, exhausting jobs. It was time for women to stand up for equal rights and equal pay. These are the stories of four trailblazers who achieved amazing things in difficult circumstances: Betty Freidan protested at the Miss America pageant against judging women...

This book covers the historical background as well as current issues and opinions concerning Saudi Arabia including the cultural groups, human rights, and the First Gulf War.

A biography of Anne Frank which emphasizes how she used her famous diary to express love, pain, fear, and hope as she and her family hid from the Nazis.

The United Nations has set a goal to eradicate poverty and hunger, but millions of people worldwide still live on less than $1 a day. Poverty takes a long look at the causes of poverty and the pathways out of it. The book will discuss changes we need to make in education systems, global trade, international debt and aid programs.

"Describes life in South Africa. Readers are introduced to Mandisa, who tells about the country's landscape, celebrations, and food. A fast facts page with information on religion, language, and geography is included"--Provided by publisher.

A brief, illustrated, overview of the geography, history, customs, beliefs, monuments, day-to-day life, and social structure of ancient Greece, a civilization that flourished for almost 2,000 years.