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Recovery from being stabbed in the midst of a match took an incredible physical and mental effort for this young ace....
This book tells of the explorers of the North American Northwest in the 1700s and 1800s....
Polio Pioneer
Chronicles the life and work of Jonas Salk, the scientist who developed the vaccine that conquered polio....
Presents the life and career of the movie actor who was born Nicolas Kim Coppola....
At Home with the Giant Gorillas
Profiles the life of the scientist who studied mountain gorillas in central Africa and worked to ensure their survival....
The Causes of the American Civil War
Discusses the events leading up to the American Civil War, particularly the strongly held beliefs about the institution of slavery....
A Picture Book of the Jewish Year
Follow a Jewish family through the changing seasons in this richly illustrated book on the Jewish holidays. Full color....
Take a journey through the St. Lawrence River Region with legendary explorers and learn about their discoveries....
A biography of the black American actor whose films include "White Men Can't Jump," "Demolition Man," and "Waiting to Exhale."...
A little boy who loves books is desolate when the local library closes for reconstruction and he can find no quiet place at home to read....
What better way to study the presidents of the United States than through an exploration of the times in which they lived and served? Presidents and T...
This book tells of seven explorers and the information that was learned about the region from northern Canada to southern New York State....
Person Or Property?
Examines the far-reaching political and social implications of the Dred Scott court decision in 1857....
Straight to the Top
Profiles the life of the distinguished general, from his early life, to his involvement in the Persian Gulf War, to his evolving political career....
Riding the Freedom Train
A biography recounts the life of the African-American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape north to f...
Describes the adventures and discoveries of early explorers to the Arctic, including Baffin, Luke Fox, Edward Parry, and others, and features a glossa...
Out of this World
Chronicles the life of Mae Jemison, an astronaut who became the first African American woman in space....
An introduction to the life and work of an African American woman who grew up in the segregated South, but went on to become the most powerful woman i...
Describes the life and career of the first black chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff....
Traces the history of gospel music, from its roots in Africa to the present day....
Those who were brave enough to venture into the wild frontiers of the Americas are the focus of this exciting history series. Lewis and Clark, Henry H...
From the Persian Gulf to Politics
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This book tells of four explorers, three Spaniards and one American, and their explorations of what became the southeastern United States....
Mathematician and Stargazer
Profiles the African-American who whose love for reading and mathematics led him to publish a farmer's almanac, survey the District of Columbia, and p...
An introduction to the life and work of an African American who grew up at a time when black people had to fight for the same rights and privileges wh...
Discusses different forms of punishment and rehabilitation in the United States judicial system, their success and failure rates, and the various type...
Examines what happens when a crime is perpetrated against an innocent person and nobody cares, discussing the protection of those responsible for resc...
The first private American citizen chosen to go on a space flight, Christa McAuliffe, lost her life when the Challenger exploded just after liftoff. D...
Profiles Wilma Rudolph, a sickly child born to a poor family in rural Tennessee who went on to become a world famous, record-breaking, Olympic track s...
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of Mississippi. Includes Internet links to Web sites....
This book tells of the Andes, the longest mountain system on earth....
Saving the Wilderness
A biography of John Muir, early proponent of wilderness preservation and founder of the Sierra Club....
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of New York....
An introduction to the life of an African American woman who grew up in the segregated South, but went on to become a celebrated author and recipient ...
Surveys the history, role, planes, weapons, command structure, and work of the United States Air Force....
U. S. Secretary of State
Focuses on the career of the former United States ambassador to the United Nations who became the first woman to serve as Secretary of State....
Describes the life and writing career of the author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," as well as her victory over such obstacles as prejudice, pov...
The most dominating pass-catcher ever to play in the NFL, Jerry Rice holds the all-time record for receving the most touchdowns in both a season and a...
A biography of the actress who won a Golden Globe Award in 2000 for her leading role in the television movie "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge."...