Michael V. Uschan

According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 7.7 million Americans between the ages of 12 and 20 admit to consuming alcohol. However, overall rates of past month consumption, binge drinking, and heavy alcohol use have declined significantly between 2006 and 2015. This compelling resource offers a comprehensive and balanced discussion of teen alcohol consumption. The book takes a critical look at the many reasons teens...

"This book discusses careers for people interested in how government and politics shape daily life in the United States. Careers discussed in this book include staffers who work for members of Congress, journalists, lawyers, social activists, and teachers." -- Publisher's website.

Discusses the political, economic, and cultural life of one of the pivotal decades of the twentieth century, a period of transition and crisis for the nation and for its citizens.

An overview of the life of Abraham Lincoln, from his hard childhood years through his early political career to his role as president during the Civil War.

Describes the political scandal known as Watergate and the events and people involved which led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.