biography

Profiles twelve women athletes of the twentieth century including Wilma Rudolph, Nadia Comaneci, Babe Didrickson Zaharias, Gertrude Ederle, and others, and describes how they overcame gender and sometimes race discrimination and demonstrated their extraordinary skill and dedication.

A biography of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, illustrated with photographs and selections from the comic strip.

This book introduces Tony Hawk, revealing information about his early life, inspirations, and his achievements as an extreme sports legend in skateboarding.

This book discusses the position of receiver and introduces some of football's best, including Jerry Rice of the San Francisco 49ers, John Mackey of the Baltimore Colts, Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals, Andre Johnson of the Houston Texans, and Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers.

This book describes the life of Elizabeth Tudor, the queen of England from 1558 to 1603, who overcame her early tragedies to become the beloved Good Queen Bess.

This book discusses the position of quarterback and introduces some of football's best, including Eli Manning of the New York Giants, Len Dawson of the Kansas City Chiefs, Daryle Lamonica of the Oakland Raiders, Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts, and Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers.

This book introduces Neil Armstrong, revealing information about his early life, inspirations, and space travel.

This book discusses the position of linebacker and introduces some of football's best, including Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants, Willie Lanier of the Kansas City Chiefs, DeMarcus Ware of the Dallas Cowboys, and A.J. Hawk of the Green Bay Packers.

Describes the wedding of Lady Diana Frances Spencer to England's Prince Charles in 1981, discusses her life and popularity as a princess, and looks at her accomplishments after her divorce from Charles in 1996, and her tragic death in a car accident.

This book discusses the position of defensive back and introduces some of football's best, including safety Emlen Tunnell of the New York Giants, Dick "Night Train" Lane of the Los Angeles Rams, Paul Krause of the Washington Redskins, and Darrell Green of the Washington Redskins.