Blue, Rose

A biography of the black American actor whose films include "White Men Can't Jump," "Demolition Man," and "Waiting to Exhale.".

In Chatham, Mass., in 1697 10-year-old Betsy feels sick with fear as more and more incidents seem to indicate that her mother is a witch.

Presents a short history of the western mountain regions of the United States and Canada and the early explorers responsible for mapping and charting the wilderness including surveyors, fur trappers and Indian fighters, and settlers.

Nine-year-old Ron, a frequent visitor to the Lake City Public Library in South Carolina in the 1950s, where he pores over books on airplanes and flight, makes his own quiet stand against segregation when he decides to apply for his own library card. Based on the life of astronaut Ron McNair.

Chronicles the life of eighteenth-century African-American astronomer, mathematician, inventor, and writer Benjamin Banneker.

Text and photographs describe countries in the Andes and the environmental effects on them.

Surveys the history, role, planes, weapons, command structure, and work of the United States Air Force.

Examines the life and career of the black politician from Texas.

Describes the adventures and discoveries of early explorers to South America, including Ferdinand Magellan, Amerigo Vespucci, Francisco Pizarro, and others, and features a glossary, maps, and illustrations.