anecdotes

Describes the author's boyhood on the Canadian prairies and his adventures with Mutt, a dog of indeterminate breed who displayed superior hunting skills.

Profiles the dogs that have lived in the White House from George Washington's foxhound to President Clinton's Labrador retriever.

A collection of anecdotes that illustrate the experiences of Black people in Africa and America, discussing African legends and traditions, the journey to North America, the lives of slaves, and the struggle for freedom.

Contains true stories about twenty-seven dogs who work at different jobs, including a roofer, a scout master, a security guard, a cheerleader, an actor, a state trooper, and a food taster.

Contains a collection of twenty-five original essays written by various people who recall some of their memories of humiliation, fear, and heartache of being a teenager.

Provides insight to the hardships incurred by those who endured the two-thousand-mile journey across the plains, mountains, deserts, and rivers from Missouri to California and Oregon during the mid-1800s.

Presents a collection of one hundred true stories from military history including what really happened to Davy Crockett at the Alamo, how a World War One battle was stopped for a soccer game, and much more.

Features stories from teens who address issues relating to real-life problems teenagers often encounter including peer pressure, family problems, personal relationships and breakups, anorexia, and self-esteem.

Contains photographs and personal reminiscences of ninety-one National Hockey League players, drawn from throughout the history of the game.