Beyer, Mark

Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of rock and roll star Stevie Wonder.

Examines the personal life and musical career of singer, musician, and composer, Ray Charles.

Describes the technological aspects of space exploration, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.

Describes the background and context of America's homeland security using information from the three basic parts of the system: intelligence, law enforcement, and funding.

Describes the potential dangers of the Cold War and explains how the U.S. and the Soviet Union negotiated peace through arms reduction.

Discusses the job of undercover sky marshals, trained agents who are responsible for protecting aircraft from hijackings.

Describes the history, training, duties, and role of the United States Secret Service.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the history of trains, discussing when they were first invented, how they have been used throughout the years, and the role they played in the development of the United States.

Takes a look at the current state and future of the field of robotics, emphasizing that robots are already playing an important role in making our lives easier.

Describes the history, design and construction, components, and future of aircraft carriers, and discusses such famous ones as the USS "Saratoga" and "Enterprise.".