Poolos, J

Uses primary source documents, narrative, and illustrations to recount the history of the pilgrims' journey to America in search of religious freedom, their struggle to survive, and their encounters with native people as they worked together to build a successful colony.

Presents a look at Army Rangers, explaining what they do, how they began, and how to become a part of the special operations group; describing their equipment; and including a glossary and list of further resources.

Presents an account of the 1995 nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway by the radical religious group Oumu Shinrikao.

Presents a short biography on motocross superstar, Travis Pastrana and includes a brief history of motorcycle jumping and freestyle motocross as well as Pastrana's achievements in the sport.

Examines the use of the atomic bomb to end World War II. Describes the progress of the war, the development of the bomb, the decision to use it, and the legacy of World War II.

A biography of nineteenth-century American author Ralph Waldo Emerson describing his childhood and education, his perspectives on theology, philosophy, and nature, and his essays on slavery.