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Margaret Hamilton wrote the computer software that helped humans land on the moon. Learn about Hamilton's fascinating career, including her role in the moon landing.--.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Dodge Charger R/T. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

Describes the efforts of Nazi propagandists to promote the technical achievements of the German Air Force and provides details on all the major aircraft types used by the Luftwaffe, the major figures in command, and the leading pilots.

Collects black-and-white, annotated photographs that provide an overview of the history and services of Hull-House, the first settlement house in the United States.

Traces the history of the British Empire from its birth in the late fifteenth century to its replacement by the Commonwealth of the present.

A history of the United States Air Force describing its major commands, their designated missions, the men in command, and the men who served both before and after 1947.

"How do you get your pro football news? The answer might depend on how old you are! Millions of fans follow the league and its players with devotion and dedication, but how they do that has changed enormously. Inside, see how technology has had an impact on how football is presented and covered from the early days of TV to satellite broadcasts to the creation of the Internet to today's mobile-focused media"--Amazon.com.

" ... the ... story of Perry Wallace, a ... student and talented athlete who became the first African-American basketball player in the SEC at Vanderbilt University during the tumultuous late 1960s ... Places Wallace's struggles and ultimate success into the larger contexts of civil rights and race relations in the South"--Provided by publisher.

Hockey player Bobby Orr recounts his life and career in professional hockey.