Rebecca Stefoff

"Discusses monarchies as a political system, and details the history of monarchies throughout the world"--Provided by publisher.

Presents information on some of the causes of the Civil War, the battles fought between 1861 and 1863, and the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Washington"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the rise of modern humans, Homo sapiens, including the theories about our origins and how we spread throughout the world, with information based on the latest fossil and DNA studies"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the Civil War and Reconstruction and their effects on the nation and on black Americans in particular.

"Describes the search for early branches of the human family tree, including the first true humans, members of the genus Homo"--Provided by publisher.