Richard Worth

"Prohibition was a grassroots movement that changed America. Through [a] recounting of historical events accompanied by . . . imagery, students will get to know some of Prohibition's dynamic leaders through their own words and actions, including Carry Nation who swung her ax to break up saloons, and Frances Willard who was a leader of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Readers will meet Purley Baker, the persuasive lobbyist who convinced lawmakers...

"Outlines the history, origins, and different perspectives of the Arab-Israeli conflict"--Provided by publisher.

Traces the history of the Social Security Act, discussing the events that led to its passage, controversies surrounding it, and its lasting impact on American politics and culture.

Charming, intelligent, and the ruler of Egypt at the age of eighteen these qualities and more have contributed to Cleopatra's reign as a fascinating historical figure. Often caught between the wishes of her people and her need to keep Rome as an ally, she struggled to keep Egypt powerful and independent. Author Richard Worth combs the pages of history to offer insight into Cleopatra's life. From the civil war with her brother Ptolemy XIV and her romances...