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Washington Bullets

1993
A team history of the Washington Bullets, who began life in 1961 as the Chicago Packers.

Miami Heat

1993
A history of the NBA expansion team which began playing in Miami, Florida, during the 1988-89 season.

Detroit Pistons

1993
A history of the only professional sports team named after a part of a car.

Houston Rockets

1993
A history of the Houston Rockets, a team which began life in San Diego, California, and moved to Houston in 1971.

Great moments in sports

1992
Provides information about memorable moments in baseball, basketball, football, hockey, gymnastics, and other sports.

Fairs and circuses

1987
A brief history of fairs and circuses from the jesters and conjurors of the Middle Ages to the modern extravaganza of the roller coaster and the Big Top.

Amusement parks

roller coasters, ferris wheels, and cotton candy
1997
Chronicles the development of amusement parks in America, from state fairs to the Columbia Exposition and parks such as Coney Island and on to the giant theme parks of today.

Entertainment

screen, stage & stars
1994
Traces the history of such forms of entertainment as drama, dance, opera, and film.

The history of Western painting

a young person's guide
1996
Presents an overview of Western painting from ancient caves to the modern world and includes information on artists.

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