Book 26

Presents a history of the tense, often combative, relations between western canpitalist and eastern socialist countries during the period following World War II.

Describes the social reform work done by President Johnson and the significant legislative accomplishments through which he hoped to help blacks and the poor of America.

Summary, Describesthe life of ecologist Rachel Carson, with emphasis on the importance of her books for the environmental movement.

Examines the causes and events of the Persian Gulf War that followed Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.