Poolos, Jamie

Provides an overview of various careers in the online gaming industry, with information on game designer, producer, programmer, and other specific jobs in the field.

Examines the life of Hank Aaron, one of history's most celebrated baseball players, providing information on his childhood and family, introduction to the game, playing career, outside interests, and his role in breaking racial barriers in baseball and society, and including photographs, statistics, and a time line.

An introduction to Web sites that discusses how they are planned, designed, built, published, and maintained.

An introduction to surfing and windsurfing, covering the histories of the sports, equipment, safety, and more.

Provides an overview of various careers in the online gaming industry, with information on game designer, producer, programmer, and other specific jobs in the field.

An introduction to muscle cars that describes what they are, provides historical information about the automobiles, looks at three models, and discusses drag racing.

Describes the dangerous work done by hostage negotiators, discussing the training and skills needed to become a hostage negotiator, looking at the teamwork required to do the job, and examining the rescue process.

Traces the life and achievements of race car driver Jeff Gordon, discussing his early racing career and NASCAR success. Includes a glossary and a list of awards.

Explains what a hot rod is, looks at the unique features of hot rods, reviews the golden age of hot rods, and discusses their renewed popularity.

Describes the life of the Persian emperor, from his usurpation of the throne to his successes as a political, social, and economic leader.