As an influential leader in U.S. politics, Condoleezza Rice became one of the foremost authorities on the Soviet Union during the Cold War and served in advisory roles for two presidents. Her intelligence and drive led her to one of the highest-ranking jobs in the White House, secretary of state. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index. Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents The Black American Journey celebrates Black History Month all year long! This engaging series provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping our nation's past, present, and future. Packed with vintage and modern photographs that bring both the subjects' frustrations and victories to life, this collection honestly portrays African American people and events that have forever impacted our society. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index.
