Get the scoop on the twelve of the most interesting World Political Leaders from the past century. We review the global impact of these leaders and answer many questions including the following: How did the arms race help bring an end to the Cold War? Which South African leaders did Thatcher try to get released from prison? How did Zemin change politics in China? Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students in grades five to eight. Using simplified language and vocabulary, social studies concepts are presented in a way that makes them more accessible to students and easier to understand. Comprised of reading passages, student activities, color mini posters, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz.