In Shaping the Debate: Defining and Discussing Human Rights, readers will explore current conflicts involving human rights around the world. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. Certain fundamental rights—such as the rights to safety, freedom of movement, and freedom of expression—are human rights to which everyone is entitled.
Shaping the Debate: Defining and Discussing Immigration introduces readers to the facts and divergent points of view behind the headlines about immigration. Learn about border enforcement and security, sanctuary cities, proposals for immigration reform, and more. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue.
“It’s a free country—I can say whatever I want!” Most Americans agree about the importance of free speech. But many don’t understand the scope and limitations of this treasured liberty. In Shaping the Debate: Defining and Discussing Free Speech, readers will learn about the history, complexities, and conflicts related to free speech rights, from flag-burning to the treatment of hate speech. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue.
An in-depth look at the American presidents George W. Bush, and Barack Obama.
A look at the vice presidents, a complete index, and a cumulative glossary.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Truman.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Taft, Wilson, and Harding.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Harrison, Cleveland, McKinley, and Roosevelt.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, and Cleveland
An in-depth look at the American presidents Lincoln, Johnson, and Grant.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, and Polk.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Washington, Adams, and Jefferson.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Madison, Monroe, and Adams.
This book compares and contrasts the FBI and CIA, two agencies whose primary objective is to protect American citizens and uphold the laws of the United States, and covers the origins and history of each.
This book introduces the United States Department of Homeland Security created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, covering responsibilities such as securing the borders, air travel security, preparing for disasters, and protecting against cyber attacks.
An update to the Presidents Encyclopedia set featuring detailed sections on the economy, the White House, and the 2012 race to the White House.
This book describes the life of Ulysses S. Grant, a general in the Union army and a U.S. president.
This book takes a look at the issues of hijacking and security for the fight against terrorism in our country and our allies, including how terrorists use modern inventions and technology to carry out their destructive acts, and the events of 9/11.
Explains the CIA and the FBI, threats of terrorism, and the potential solutions to rid the world of terrorist attacks.
Explores places where terrorists hide and recruit, why they lead very secret lives, and some of the high-tech responses since 9/11.
Explains the Department of Defense and the State Department, threats of terrorism, and potential solutions to rid the world of terrorism.
