Reis, Ronald A

Explores the life and career of baseball player Ted Williams, the "greatest hitter who ever lived," discussing his recruitment to the Red Sox when he was nineteen, his service as a U.S. Marine pilot in World War II and the Korean War, his love of the outdoors, and his accomplishments in his sport.

Looks at the life and career of baseball superstar Mickey Mantle, discussing his youth in Oklahoma, his rise to fame in the sport, and his struggles with osteomyelitis, an inflammatory bone disease resulting from a childhood injury, and alcoholism.

Examines the life of Lou Gehrig, one of history's most celebrated baseball players, providing information on his childhood and family, introduction to the game, playing career, and outside interests, discussing his struggles with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, and including photographs, statistics, and a time line.

Presents the history, people, and culture of Easter Island; and discusses its collapse and modernization. Includes color illustrations, a chronology and timeline, a glossary, and further resources.