Streissguth, Thomas

Describes the history and parts of standard motorcycles and shows the machines in action, discussing their sporting capabilities.

Full-color photographs and simple text describe the various features of scooters, when and where they were first used, and other interesting facts about scooters.

Explains what pocket bikes are, examines the features of the knee-high motorcycles, and looks at pocket bikes in action.

Examines the life of showman P. T. Barnum, discussing his early life in Connecticut, his entrepreneurial efforts, his purchase of the American Museum, his financial troubles, and his creation of the "Greatest Show on Earth.".

An introduction to the geography, history, government, people, culture, and economy of Namibia.

Discusses efforts to create perfect societies by such individuals as: Ann Lee and Joseph Meacham and the Shakers, Christian Metz and the Amana Colonies, George Rapp and the Harmony Society, Robert Owen and New Harmony, George Ripley and Brook Farm, John Humphrey Noyes and Oneida, and Katherine Tingley and the Point Loma community.

A photographic introduction to Suriname, providing information about the land, history and government, people, cultural life, and economy of the South American nation. Includes a time line and facts about Surinamese sights and symbols.

Discusses Vlad the Impaler, the historical person behind Count Dracula, describes how Bram Stoker came to write his famous novel about him, and examines how the character has been portrayed on stage and screen.

Presents approximately five hundred alphabetized entries on notable figures, events, and topics from medieval Europe and Asia.

An introductory biography of nineteenth-century American horror and mystery author Edgar Allan Poe, discussing his personal problems and how they influenced his writing.