biography

This book presents some of the best moments and players in professional football history.

Contains biographies of twelve famous athletes from a variety of sports including gymnast Kerri Strug and cycling champion Lance Armstrong.

Tells the life story of African-American baseball player Jackie Robinson, discussing his breaking of the sport's color barrier, his achievements as an athlete, and his life after his baseball career.

Chronicles the childhood of Henry Aaron, describing his dream of becoming a major league baseball player.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of singer Michael Jackson, discussing his performances with his brothers in The Jackson 5, his solo albums, his controversial actions, and his untimely death in 2009.

Profiles the lives and accomplishments of twelve environmentalists from United States, Canada, and Mexico; and describes a teenage girl who sought to remove an industrial pollutant from the Ohio River, a Mexican wrestler who acts as an advocate for turtles and whales, and more.

Discusses the office of Attorney General and the Justice Department. Includes various bureaus and a profile of Janet Reno, the present Attorney General.

Provides biographical profiles women from colonial times to 1860 who made significant contributions to American history and development and explores women's roles in various aspects of life.

The story of a recovery from a crippling disease and the physician patient partnership that beat the odds by using the patient's own capabilities.