Nichols, Catherine

Presents four true stories about people who have overcome extreme medical problems, including the Mohamed and Ahmed Ibrahim, twins joined at the head who were successfully separated in 2003, and Christopher Reeve, the actor who regained some motor and sensory function five years after an accident left him a quadriplegic.

Describes the special traits of therapy horses, their training, the different types of work they do, and the ways they help people, and discusses horse shows and riding competitions for people with disabilities.

Presents a collection of illustrated photographs that describe a number of extreme bugs around the world including tarantulas, scorpions, and giant centipedes.

Discusses the life and art of twentieth-century painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso, including the works "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" and "Guernica.".

A biography of forty-fourth U.S. President Barack Obama, covering his multicultural childhood, education, the influence of his father, connection to Civil Rights, and rise to the presidency after a long campaign, and includes a timeline and glossary.

Learn how fast the fastest motorcycles go, what kind of motorcycle has no breaks, how long the longest motorcycle jump was, and other interesting facts about motorcycles.

Find out how a steam locomotive works, how fast the fastest train is, what kind of train doesn't need wheels, and other interesting facts about trains.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes four mysterious creatures found around the world including the skeleton of a mastadon, supposed monsters on Lake Champlain and Loch Ness, Big Foot sightings, and strange blobs that washed ashore on the beach.

Presents four true stories of athletes who have broken records in their respective sports, and includes Mark McGwire's home run record in baseball, Gertrude Ederle swimming the English Channel, Jackie Joyner-Kersee's track-and-field championships, and Tiger Woods' 1997 Masters win.