Presents a brief history of Himeji Castle in Japan, and provides information on the samurai warlords who lived there, including descriptions of how the castle was built, and how it was defended from attack by the samurai and ninjas who lived in Japan during that time. Includes time line and glossary.
Presents humorous but detailed information on the first inhabitants and first explorers of the Americas, discussing the Native Americans, Mayans, Aztecs, Vikings, Columbus, and the Spanish Conquest.
Offers an introduction to the American Football Conference East, covering the division's history, key teams, players, and coaches, and rivalries, as well as providing statistics for each team.
Explains what it means to be courageous, and looks at how Rosa Parks demonstrated courage throughout her life, especially when she took a stand against segregation by refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man.
Offers a brief history of the World Series, describing how the sporting event has evolved, how baseball teams qualify to play in the Series, what the game's rules are, and who the most memorable players have been.
A photographic overview of the history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in ancient Greece, to the rebirth of the games in nineteenth-century France, to the twenty-first century, highlighting the contributions of individuals to the success and popularity of the Olympics.
