Ann Byers

Explores life in the United States after the emancipation following the Civil War discussing the work of Martin Luther King, Jr., the historic march on Washington, the Voting Rights Act, and the reparations debate.

"Discusses the experiences of children and teens in concentration camps during the Holocaust, including the first camps in Germany, the forced labor camps, the six death camps, and the aftermath"--Provided by publisher.

Describes different kinds of sexually transmitted diseases, including gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, pelvic inflammatory disease, herpes, hepatitis, and AIDS, explaining how they are transmitted, how they manifest themselves, and how they can be avoided or treated.

Discusses teen pregnancy as a social problem and outgrowth of the sexual culture in the United States, as well as ways to avoid pregnancy and options for the teen that does become pregnant.

Presents the life of the Bolivian-born teacher who immigrated to the United States where he inspired and motivated his inner city students to excel in mathematics.