People - One From Many
Immigration patterns and ethnic composition

Geography - From Sea to Shining Sea
Geography and regional characteristics

History - Toward the City on a Hill
A brief history of the United States

Government - A Responsive Government
Separation of powers and the democratic process

Business - The Business of America
Agriculture, mass production, the labor movement,
and the economic system

Education - A Diverse Educational System
Structure, standards, and challenges

Science & Medicine - A Republic of Science
Inquiry and innovation in science and medicine

Religion - Separating Church and State
Freedom of religion

Social Services - The Safety Net
Public assistance and health care

The Arts - Distinctively American Creativity
Music, dance, architecture, visual arts, and literature

Sports & Entertainment - Exporting Popular Culture
Baseball, basketball, movies, jazz, rock and roll, and country music

The Media - And its Messages
Freedom of the press, newspapers, radio, and television

Holidays - National Celebrations
Holidays in the United States

Executive Editor — George Clack
Managing Editor — Rosalie Targonski
Editor — Dennis Drabelle
Designer — Barbara Long
Web Art Director — Min-Chih Yao
Photo Research — Maggie Johnson Sliker
Internet Editor — Suzanne Dawkins
Contributing Editors:

Maura Christopher, Anne Cusack, Michael Cusack, Fredric A. Emmert, David Goddy, Holly Hughes, Norman Lunger, John Nickerson, Bruce Oatman, Shelley Orenstein, Richard Pawelek, Ira Peck, Jonathan Rose