Whiting, Jim

Follows the career of singer/actress Mandy Moore, discussing how she first realized she wanted to be a performer, looking at how her work has been received, and including quotations, photographs, and a time line.

Provides an overview of the life of Frederick Douglas, discussing his childhood, escape from slavery, fight for civil rights and racial justice, challenges, and more.

Describes legendary scary stories and explores whether or not the stories could be true.

Describes places that have been the location of mysterious events and explores whether or not the events could have happened.

Describes stories about ghosts and explores whether ghosts exist or not.

Describes medieval castles, including why and how they were built.

Presents a brief biography of sixteenth-century Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who led the first voyage around the globe.

Examines the life and times of American author Edgar Allan Poe, and identifies the sources of inspiration that fueled some of his stories.

Describes the science behind hitting a home run, including pitch types, different bats, and force.