Traces the geography of the Columbia River from its source in British Columbia to its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, and examines the role of the river in the history and settlement of the United States.
Examines the life and leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, elected as prime minister of Turkey in 2003, discussing the difficult path he followed to office, and the challenges he faces as head of a Muslim country embracing democracy.
Chronicles the life and baseball career of pitcher Pedro Martinez, from his humble beginnings in the Dominican Republic to his seasons playing with Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, and New York Mets.
Presents a brief biography of Maya Lin, the daughter of Chinese immigrant parents, who was responsible for creating the design for the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
