Profiles the life and career of gold medalist figure skater, Kristi Yamaguchi, that chronicles her childhood, physical disabilities, and personal and professional achievements.
"Examines the tragic shooting at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, including detailed reports of the horrific events, background on the killers, and the aftermath of the shooting"--Provided by publisher.
Tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American pilots, trained at the Tuskegee Institute of Alabama, who overcame obstacles of bigotry and racism to distinguish themselves in service during World War II.
Provides information about the disaster that struck on April 13, 1970 when the Apollo 13 spacecraft, on its way to the moon with three astronauts, was damaged; and shares the story of how NASA ground crew members and civilian advisors worked with the astronauts to bring them safely home.
Chronicles the events leading up to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the details of the attack itself, and the ensuing reaction of the United States.
Presents a concise biography of Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of Gen. Aung San who helped to win the independence of Burma, and describes her work to establish democracy in her nation.
A brief biography of astronaut Ellen Ochoa, who became the first Hispanic woman to travel into space; and chronicles her childhood, education, and acceptance into the NASA program.
Profiles the life and work of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Albert Einstein, discussing his childhood and youth, his family, his contributions to the field of physics, and his later political activism.
Presents a biography of Agnes de Mille, discussing her illustrious family, her interest in dance and determination to become a ballerina, and her eventual success as a choreographer.
