Otfinoski, Steven

Examines the history, politics, and culture of Poland, with an emphasis on its transition from a communist to a free nation.

Profiles over 190 well-known African-Americans in the performing arts, from musicians and actors to choreographers and composers, providing information on their lives and careers as well as photos and lists of further resources.

Describes the life and career of the South African civil rights worker and his impact on race relations in his country.

A biography of the aircraft designer and manufacturer who pioneered in multi-engine airplanes, helicopters, and flying boats.

Surveys the geography, history, people, and customs of the state of Georgia.

An illustrated history of airplanes, beginning with the first test of Orville and Wilbur Wright's flying machine in 1903 and continuing through the high-performance precision fighters of the 1990s.

Presents a guide to the Greek mythological family, including Achilles, Hector, Midas, Pandora and more.

Provides strategies and encouraging tips for speaking in social situations, reading aloud, presenting oral reports, and making speeches of all kinds.

Uses ten actual cases to show how science is used to investigate and solve crimes.

Contains profiles of ten nineteenth-century American literary authors, from Washington Irving to Stephen Crane, and assesses their work and its significance for American life and culture.