McDaniel, Melissa

Includes bibliographic references and index.

Presents true stories of mysteries of nature, discussing the sudden deaths of the reindeer of St. Matthew Island in the Bering Sea, the disappearance of the birds from Guam, the apparent extinction of the large-beaked ground finch in the Galapagos Islands, and the drop in the sea lion population along the coast of Alaska.

Describes the life of monkeys, including social structure, reproduction and child rearing, diet, interaction with humans, and loss of habitat.

Chronicles the life and career of controversial filmmaker Spike Lee.

Brief introduction to the history, heritage, culture, and customs of Japanese Americans.

Examines the life and works of the American author known for his two-fisted bravado.

Discusses the history, including interactions with the first English colonists, and society of the Powhatan Indians of Virginia, the tribe to which Pocahontas belonged.

Tells the stories of four athletes who pushed their bodies to the limits of endurance in their quests to achieve their goals.