Greene, Meg

Explores the personal and professional life of Philadelphia-born Will Smith, a highly successful rap musician, television and film actor whose awards include Grammy and American Music Awards.

Discusses the history of the National Guard's Search and Rescue units, requirements of becoming a member of one of these units, and the role Guardsmen played after the events of September 11, 2001.

A biography of the young African American singer from New Jersey who won five Grammy awards in 1999, including Best New Artist.

Chronicles the history of American cemeteries from prehistoric times through 2005, looking at how burial traditions and rituals have changed, and discussing trends enabled by technology.

Presents a biography of Sonia Sotomayor, detailing her law career and spotlighting the events leading to her becoming the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. Spotlights the difficulties she has had to overcome along the way and examines how her reputation has evolved throughout her career.

Examines the life of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., from the influence his heritage as a descendant of a free black man who served in the Revolutionary War to his writings and actions today that have sparked controversy.

A biography which describes the unusual childhood and early interest in acting of Matt Damon, the popular young actor who wrote and starred in "Good Will Hunting.".

Reviews the reasons why millions of Poles have immigrated to America, what their passage was like, the kind of jobs most found, communities they formed, and the discrimination they faced.

Examines the experiences of Greek immigrants to the United States, focusing on the period between 1890 and 1920, discussing the reasons why the Greek people decided to leave their homeland, the journey to America, and the struggle to find work and make a new life.

Describes five archaeological excavations, examining the mysteries uncovered by historical archaeologists. Includes La Salle's ship "Belle," the Jamestown settlement, the battlefield of the Little Bighorn, Monticello's slave quarters, and the nineteenth-century New York City neighborhood of Five Points.