"Many extremist groups have emerged in recent years. Moreover, many individuals harbor extremist viewpoints and have taken action on their own. They do this to call attention to their beliefs, cause chaos, and very often commit acts of violence under the misguided notions that their causes are justified and would find widespread acceptance by the American people. Very often, though, these extremists ultimately find themselves sharing prison cells"--...

This book introduces the history of the U.S. Constitution, the document that remains the basis for our government.

Relates events in the personal and professional life of Sitting Bull and how he worked to improve conditions for the Indians.

Traces the history of the White House, the official residence of American presidents, and discusses its significance to the people of the United States.

A biography of the Italian traveler who became the first European to cross Asia completely and document his experiences.

Explores the history of organ transplantation, discussing donation, the art of performing transplants, issues with confidentiality, the ethics of selling organs, and new technologies that are creating alternatives.

This is a biography of the conquistador whose quest for the Seven Cities of Gold led to the exploration of the American Southwest in 1540.

"COVID-19 is a highly contagious, potentially deadly disease. By the spring of 2020 it had already infected more than 4 million people worldwide, causing more than 285,000 deaths. Virtually every country on earth reported cases. For the better part of 2020, the disease caused entire countries to all but shut down"--

"There is no question that the artwork of the tattoo has blossomed over the last twenty thirty years. Indeed, no longer shunned by many members of society, tattoo art is wearable, dynamic, trend-setting and likely to prompt second looks by all who see it"--