One of the deadliest and most destructive disasters in American history began with Hurricane Katrina striking the Gulf Coast in late August 2005. This noteworthy book explores the environmental factors, infrastructure issues, and human choices that contributed to the terrible damage. Along with exploring the hurricane''s economic, political, and social legacy, readers will learn about the size and force of the storm, the experience of refugees in the Superdome, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency''s response efforts. Carefully chosen images convey the scope of the damage and the devastating human cost.

The writers of the U.S. Constitution called for federal courts to judge cases according to the Constitution and the laws passed by Congress. Article III empowers the Supreme Court and federal courts to judge controversies between different states and their citizens. In this important and fascinating volume, readers will learn about the ways the American court system helps balance governmental powers and protects the rights of citizens. Modern and historical examples help readers understand the way court decisions have shaped the nation.

The American Revolution was a momentous period in American history. In this thought-provoking book, readers will analyze the myriad of opinions surrounding the Revolutionary War. They will identify the popular beliefs of Revolutionary contemporaries and question how historians and American citizens have interpreted information about the war in the years that followed. This book is an excellent resource for inspiring critical thinking both within the classroom and in the real world.

One of the deadliest and most destructive disasters in American history began with Hurricane Katrina striking the Gulf Coast in late August 2005. This noteworthy book explores the environmental factors, infrastructure issues, and human choices that contributed to the terrible damage. Along with exploring the hurricane''s economic, political, and social legacy, readers will learn about the size and force of the storm, the experience of refugees in the Superdome, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency''s response efforts. Carefully chosen images convey the scope of the damage and the devastating human cost.

The writers of the U.S. Constitution called for federal courts to judge cases according to the Constitution and the laws passed by Congress. Article III empowers the Supreme Court and federal courts to judge controversies between different states and their citizens. In this important and fascinating volume, readers will learn about the ways the American court system helps balance governmental powers and protects the rights of citizens. Modern and historical examples help readers understand the way court decisions have shaped the nation.

The American Revolution was a momentous period in American history. In this thought-provoking book, readers will analyze the myriad of opinions surrounding the Revolutionary War. They will identify the popular beliefs of Revolutionary contemporaries and question how historians and American citizens have interpreted information about the war in the years that followed. This book is an excellent resource for inspiring critical thinking both within the classroom and in the real world.