Wukovits, John F.

Recounts the life of the markswoman and performer who achieved fame with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show.

Presents a detailed history of the treatment of the Japanese and Japanese Americans during World War II, discussing evacuations, internment camps and their military service.

This book traces the history of Japan's surprise attack on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States entering World War II.

This book traces the history of Booker T. Washington from his intense longing to read, his education at Virginia's Hampton Institute, his Atlanta Exposition speech, on to his national prominence as a public speaker and Tuskegee educator.

Discusses the childhood, education, social activism, and assassination of the noted civil rights leader.

Discusses the impact of the Korean Conflict on life in the United States, including the dichotomy between post-World War II optimism and consumerism versus the fear of communism and nuclear bombs.

Presents a brief biography of Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier by becoming the first African-American to play on a major league baseball team.

Presents a biography of film actor Ben Affleck, discussing his childhood, his attempts to break into the business, his partnership with friend Matt Damon, his regret over the loss of privacy, and other aspects of his life and career.

A biography of the actor who has achieved fame for his leading roles in such movies as "The Cider House Rules" and "Spider-Man.".

Discusses the causes, events, and results of the Spanish American War including the explosion of the USS Maine, American and Spanish military preparations, the Battles of Manila, Las Guasimas, El Caney, San Juan Hill, and Kettle Hill, Spain's surrender, and America's increased role in world affairs.