The 2008 award winners describe racial barriers in sports and military institutions, the immigrant experience, and the stories of selected female blues and jazz singers.

The 2009 award winners include books about a pioneer of Native American rights, the challenges faced by migrant families, the Jim Crow era, and the involvement of children in the civil rights movement.

The upcoming midterm elections offer a prime opportunity to study the effects of money and politics following the recent Supreme Court campaign finance decision.

An innovative online simulation game that spotlights the problem of gerrymandering can help students understand the congressional redistricting process.

Mid-term elections can be as significant as presidential elections. The recommended websites can help guide students in understanding the key issues and flash points.