juvenile literature

Examines the life and accomplishments of the oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, describing his work studying and filming the undersea world.

Traces the history of medicine in North America, from the remedies used by native peoples to the medical advances and health trends of the twentieth century.

Discusses the life of the Hunkpapa chief who is remembered for his defeat of General Custer at Little Big Horn.

Discusses the political, economic, and cultural life of the United States in the troubled 1930s, focusing on the Depression, the Dust Bowl phenomenon, formation of labor unions, the rise of organized crime, and the Golden Age of radio.

An account of African-American life in the period of Reconstruction following the Civil War, based on first-person narratives, contemporary documents, and other historical sources.

Provides an illustrated look at many varied aspects of the popular sport of professional football, including the history of the game, evolution of equipment, the playing field and modern stadiums, players, fans, and more.

A biography of magician Harry Houdini, his contributions to magic, and the mystery surrounding his death.

Introduces Parkinson's disease, a nerve disorder that often causes uncontrollable shaking and loss of energy in its victims.

Examines both sides of the creationism versus evolution debate from the mid-nineteenth century to the 1990s.

An illustrated overview of the philosophy, inventions, art, government, religion, and daily life of the Renaissance.