Explores events and developments during the 1930s in the areas of politics, science and technology, arts and entertainment, sports, fashion, and lifestyles.
Examines the life of National Basketball Association all-star LeBron James, discussing his childhood, early career in basketball, and his path to the NBA.
Contains a short children's biography on Helen Keller, who became deaf and blind as an infant and includes how she learned to make signs, speak, and write with the help of her teacher Annie Sullivan.
A biography of Amelia Earhart, examining her pioneering achievements as a woman pilot, and discussing her mysterious disappearance in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world.
Presents a short biography of golfer Tiger Woods from his early childhood in California, introduction to golf, and success on the professional circuit.
"Examines the life of Italian explorer Marco Polo, including a childhood in Venice, his travels in China and the Mongol empire, his service to Kublai Khan, and his imprisonment in Genoa"--Provided by publisher.
Presents a short study of the planet Mars, and discusses its distance from the sun and comparison to the earth, what it looks like and the possibility of life on the planet, its moons, and more.
Examines the life of Captain James Cook, a British explorer and scientist, including his early life, his many Pacific voyages, and his death and legacy.
