A biography of the Swedish skater who scored the gold medal-winning goal in the 1994 Olympics and went on to play in the NHL for the Quebec Nordiques, later the Colorado Avalanche.
Presents a biography of noted primatologist Jane Goodall, and chronicles her life and research on the behavior of chimpanzees, her efforts to promote wildlife conservation, and more.
Text and illustrations present the life of Rhode Island Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene; also includes a chronology, a Revolutionary War time line, a glossary, and a further reading list.
Discusses history of the B-52 Stratofortress warplane and its use in the military campaigns in Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Historical photographs and text help chronicle the experiences of African-Americans during the Reconstruction era, discussing how they adapted to life after being freed from slavery and tried to build new lives for themselves.
Discusses the diverse ethnicity of Russian-Americans, their immigration, Jewish community, social, cultural and political customs, employment, experiences with discrimination, and integration into American society.
