Richard Worth

This fascinating volume explores everyday life for slaves in America. Readers will learn about the various duties that slaves were responsible for conducting, their relationships with their masters, and the ways they found to cope with the humiliating and demoralizing lives they were captured into. Contextual information about how the practice of slavery began, how slaves contributed to the southern economy, and how the institution was finally destroyed...

In 2015, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that more than 1 million American youths between the ages of 12 and 17 had a dependence on illicit drugs or alcohol. It is a part of their lives, unfortunately. This essential volume helps readers to use critical thinking to create informed opinions on where they stand on the issue of illegal drugs. Chapters present the impact of drug use, American attitudes toward it, and whether the flow...

Born to wealthy and accomplished Chinese immigrants, Vera Wang was given nearly every opportunity in life. But when the budding skater failed to realize her dream of making the US Olympic team, she turned to a career in fashion. Wang has since become one of the world's most accomplished fashion designers, creating wedding gowns for celebrities and figure skating costumes for gold medal winners. Riveting text, full-color photos, and inspirational direct...

The Harlem Renaissance was like a magnificent fireworks display; it was colorful, brilliant, and in a few moments, it was over. This was the first time African Americans had led a cultural movement and the first time that white Americans had paid attention to their achievements. Through striking images and fascinating details, this book examines the origins of the Harlem Renaissance, especially the key roles played by W.E.B. Du Bois and other prominent...

Learn about the life of this outstanding American labor leader.

Chronicles the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and its aftermath, presenting details on several individuals who were there, and describes how earthquakes are recorded and measured.

Describes the history of the South Carolina colony and the daily lives of its people, covering its Native American tribes, the European settlers, early challenges, the Revolution, and statehood, and includes a recipe, activity, time line, glossary, and further reading list.

Describes the history of the North Carolina colony and the daily lives of its people, covering its Native American tribes, the European settlers, early challenges, the Revolution, and statehood, and includes a recipe, activity, time line, glossary, and further reading list.