Laura Bufano Edge

"This young adult book tells the story of the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. It was the seventh manned mission in the Apollo space program and the third that was meant to land on the Moon. The landing was aborted after an oxygen tank exploded, threatening all lives onboard the craft. The crew did return home safely. This book explores how the team worked together and what the space program learned from the experience"--

Chronicles the events surrounding the 1909 International Ladies Garment Workers Union strike, in which twenty thousand workers from five hundred shirtwaist factories went on strike to demand better hours, higher wages, and safer working conditions.

Describes the history, culture, government, beliefs, and current situation of the Lipan Apache.

Describes the history, culture, government, beliefs, and current situation of the Alabama-Coushatta.

A history of the United States prison system and its many changes over the years.