Schwartz, Heather E

Introduces fun facts and trivia about science.

"From the athletic moves to the costumes and music, pairs skating is a beautiful sport. Learn everything from the basics and the rules to the history of this breathtaking sport. It will have you wanting to lace up your skates!"--Provided by the publisher.

Profiles the life of educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune.

Biography of science educator, television host, mechanical engineer, and comedian Bill Nye.

Presents trivia and interesting facts about technology.

As a kid, Lonnie Johnson liked to invent things. He often faced prejudice as an African American growing up in the segregated southern United States, but he eventually became an engineer for the US Air Force and NASA. He was working on a different invention when he came up with the idea for a new type of water gun. Johnson knew his toy was more powerful than other squirt guns---he just needed to find a way to make the Super Soaker available to kids all over the country. Learn how Johnson overcame many challenges to become a brilliant engineer and inventor.

An introduction to the videogame Minecraft.

"Read on to learn more about the Angry Birds games, movies, and TV shows, and find out the scientific reason that Angry Birds games are so popular"--Amazon.com.

Describes Selena Gomez, including personal life, acting career, and music career.

"In 1963, more than 30 African American girls, ages 11-14, were arrested for taking part in Civil Rights protests in Americus, Georgia. Then came a greater ordeal: confinement in a Civil-War-era stockade."--Provided by publisher.