Amoroso, Cynthia

Briefly profiles the life of Jackie Robinson, discussing his family, love of sports, and years in the Negro League and Major League Baseball.

Briefly profiles the life of Helen Keller, discussing her childhood, disabilities, education from Annie Sullivan, and achievements.

Briefly profiles the life of Charles Schulz, discussing his childhood, comic strips, and popularity.

Follows the life of Ronald Reagan from his childhood in Illinois through his two terms as the fortieth president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Reagan, and other reference materials.

Text and photographs introduce winter, discussing the weather of the season as well as common sights, such as ice on ponds and people skiing.

Text and photographs introduce summer, discussing the weather of the season as well as common sights, such as flowers blooming and people swimming.

Text and photographs introduce spring, discussing the weather of the season as well as common sights, such as birds building nests and farmers planting seeds.

Text and photographs introduce fall, discussing the weather of the season as well as common sights, such as leaves changing colors and birds flying south.

Text and photographs introduce tennis, discussing equipment, rules, and skills.

Text and photographs introduce gymnastics, discussing equipment, meets, and skills.