Gitlin, Marty

Introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Kris Bryant. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

"Discusses the life of Chris Rock, including his childhood in New York City, his rise to stardom as a stand-up comic, his family life, and his work in movies and television"--Provided by publisher.

A biography about Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White that describes how he started snowboarding and skateboarding, and what he plans to do in the future.

"Climate change is real...depending on who you ask. Scientists and environmentalists have been going head-to-head and toe-to-toe with CEOs and politicians over our global resources, insisting that a large-scale climate crisis is upon us. This collection of diverse perspectives looks at all sides of this fraught debate, discusses the pros and cons of global action to curtail climate change, and offers ideas and solutions for what readers can do about climate change on the home front while the experts keep duking it in political arenas"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives including magazines, journals, and statements from a wide range of individuals and organizations to discuss on the topic of athletes, ethics, and morality. Features an extensive bibliography and an annotated list of relevant organizations to contact for further information.

Discusses the career of a sports statistician, describing how to get started, the realities of the workplace, and more.

Provides information about Japan, including the landscape and climate, wildlife, school and work, celebrations, and more.

An introduction to World War II, covering leaders, soldiers, battles, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

An introduction to World War I, covering leaders, soldiers, battles, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

An exploration of the lives and accomplishments of Portuguese explorers. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.