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Traces the history of immigration to the United States and examines the reasons why people chose to move to America.

Relates, from the point of view of his servant Salai, how Leonardo da Vinci came to paint the Mona Lisa.

As World War II rages, Christine and her family try to escape from war-torn Budapest.

With Nelson Mandela's stalwart deeds and defiance fresh in our minds, this History Makers biography offers a complete narrative of his life and his impact on the world. This title illustrates the difficult and empowering chapters of Mandela's upbringing, his activism, his imprisonment, and his election. Readers will be riveted and inspired by the transformation of a young man seeking to end apartheid to a world leader who continues to inspire courage in pursuit of justice.

Explores the history of the Chicago Cubs baseball team during the 1920s. Spotlights the factors that led to the growth in popularity of the team during this era, and profiles the personalities who came to define the club's existence and established its legacy.

"Introduces readers to major special operation missions of the US Navy SEALs in a timeline format"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to major special operation missions of the US Army Rangers in a timeline format"--Provided by publisher.

Explains what life was like for an ordinary solider on the battlefield and for his family at home, including camp life, camp activities, and food, and describes what life was like for African Americans, women, and prisoners of war.

Eric Haney, one of the founding members of Delta Force, provides an inside look at the elite counterterrorist unit, explaining the process by which men are selected for the unit, and telling of his personal experiences with Delta Force in Beirut, Tehran, Honduras, and other hot spots throughout the world.

Examines the life of the founder of Microsoft, discusses the history of the company, and describes the charitable works done with his wife through their foundation.