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the story of science, discovery, and the genius of the Royal Society
2011
A collection of contributions from scientists and science-fiction writers, such as Richard Dawkins, James Gleick, Richard Holmes, and Neal Stephenson, that examines the history of the Royal Society and scientific knowledge and achievements.

Superstars of WWE

2017
Presents some of the WWE's greatest wrestlers and their achievements, including John Cena, Randy Orton, and Seth Rollins.

Tuskegee Airmen

freedom flyers of World War II
Discusses the heroic actions and experiences of the Tuskegee Airmen and the impact they made during times of war or conflict.

Roosevelt's Rough Riders

fearless cavalry of the Spanish-American War
Discusses the heroic actions and experiences of Roosevelt's Rough Riders and the impact they made during times of war or conflict.

Bill and Melinda Gates

digital age philanthropists
Profiles the lives and achievements of Bill and Melinda Gates in computers, business, and philanthropy.

Showdown

Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court nomination that changed America
Explores the impact Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court justice, had on the civil rights movement of the twentieth century. Highlights those who supported and opposed his appointment.

Moonshots and snapshots of Project Apollo

a rare photographic history
Presents a photographic history of Project Apollo, a program of twelve NASA missions beginning in 1967 and including the first international manned space flight in 1975. Features previously unpublished photographs with extended captions to provide a comprehensive background of the climax and conclusion to the Space Race.

George Washington Carver

a life
Highlights the life and contributions of acclaimed botanist and inventor George Washington Carver. Describes how he was born into slavery, and rose to fame as a scientist and respected African American in a time when racial prejudice was morally and legally accepted.

Pope Francis

the story of the Holy Father
Looks at the life of Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church.

Art of Atari

Collects the artwork of Atari packaging and advertising.

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