January, Brendan

Recounts the story of America's fourth president, known as the Father of the Constitution, describing his early life in Virginia and his many years of service in public office.

Traces the life of the Virginia surveyor, soldier, and plantation owner who became the first president of the United States.

Recounts the story of John Brown's failed rebellion in Harpers Ferry in 1859, intended to start a massive slave uprising in the South and the establishment of a state in the Allegheny Mountains for freed slaves.

A career biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., focusing on his accomplishments as a minister and leader in the Civil Rights movement.

Chronicles the events leading to the murder of President Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth in April 1865.

Discusses the personal life and baseball career of the young man from Michigan who achieved his dream to play shortstop for the New York Yankees.

Traces the history of baseball, discussing the origins of the sport, examining the minor and major leagues, and looking at what it takes to become a champion, with information on batting, pitching, coaching, fitness, injuries, and other topics.

An introduction to the structure and purpose of the FBI.

Presents an overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Ireland.

An illustrated biography of animal behaviorist and writer Jane Goodall, focusing on her pioneering work with chimpanzees in Africa.