Craig E Blohm
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Many women have overcome the culture of gender inequality to make important contributions to society. These contributions include numerous firsts. In the twenty-first century, one woman who had already become a lawyer, a senator, and a secretary of state sought to claim another first: the first female president of the United States. That woman was Hillary Rodham Clinton. Hillary growing up -- Wellesley, Yale, and Bill Clinton -- First Lady Hillary...
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"During the Holocaust, many individuals and groups risked their lives to rescue Jews who had fled from the dangers of Nazi-occupied territory. They provided the refugees with hiding places, food and clothing, and forged documents to help them escape. When the Allies liberated the Holocaust camps at the end of the war, the world finally learned the truth about the atrocities committed by the Third Reich."--
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Russia's invasion was not unexpected. For months, President Vladimir Putin had been amassing his military along the Russian-Ukrainian border. By February, 190,000 troops stood ready to invade. For Putin, giving that command would be the first step in his long-sought goal of bringing Ukraine back under Russian influence. Ukrainians are fiercely loyal to their president and their country, and have shown remarkable courage in opposing the Russian invasion....
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Since its founding, America has championed the ideal of equality for all its citizens. But ideals do not become reality by simply wishing them to be so; it is hard and often unsung work by dedicated people that brings an ideal to fruition. Through The Civil Rights Movement, equality for all Americans was finally made the law of the land."--Provided by publisher
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The history of modern Russia is one of failed expectations, starving peasants, brutal terror against political rivals, and nuclear posturing. The collapse of communism left the door open for Russia to enter the twenty-first century as a peaceful nation. Putin's quest to return Russia to its former position in the world may ultimately hinge on the outcome of the Ukraine war"--
Publisher
PowerKids Press, the Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Some would say Reconstruction was just as significant of a period of time as the Civil War was itself. Even after slavery was abolished, there were still many issues that needed to be addressed. This innovative volume delves into these issues and sheds light on this significant time in United States history. Important social issues, such as racism and prejudice, are also discussed through detailed and age-appropriate text.