A true book

Provides information about lenses, looking at how they work in the eye, and in eyeglasses, and presents a series of experiments and investigations that can be done with a hand-held magnifying lens.

Presents a simplified explanation of personal computers for young readers, examining the history of computers, and discussing software and other aspects of the electronic world.

Presents a simplified explanation of the Internet for young readers, explaining what it is and how it works, and discussing Internet addresses, the parts of the Internet, and the future of the technology.

Presents a history of the Crow tribe who settled in Montana and Wyoming, and describes their early culture and spiritual life, customs, encounters with white settlers, and revival of Native American traditions.

Presents a history of the Choctaw tribe who settled in the Gulf regions of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and describes their early culture and spiritual life, customs, encounters with white settlers, and revival of Native American traditions.

Presents information on extreme scientists, including where they work, what they study, and how they conduct their research. Includes statistics, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Profile of animator and entertainment mogul Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse and co-founder of the Walt Disney Co.

Find out how Rosa Parks continued to fight for African American civil rights after her famous arrest.

Explore King's life, from his boyhood in Atlanta to his triumphant successes in breaking down the barriers of racism and segregation.

Describes the personal life and professional baseball career of Jackie Robinson, including his childhood, athletic skill in college, WWII participation, playing in the Negro League, joining the Dodgers as the first African American player, becoming a civil rights leader, and more.