A biography of African-American scientist George Washinton Carver, providing information on his childhood and early life, his education, and his accomplishments in science.
Presents a brief look at the life of Benjamin Franklin, discussing his childhood, and his accomplishments as a printer, inventor, and American statesman.
Looks at the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong, discussing his childhood in Ohio, his lifelong interest in flying, his military career as a pilot, and his history-making feat of being the first person to walk on the moon.
Looks at the life of Sacagawea, a member of the Shoshone tribe, focusing on her role in helping explorers Lewis and Clark realize their goal of reaching the Pacific Ocean.
Contains a biography of Abraham Lincoln geared for young readers and includes information from his birth in a log cabin in 1809, his youth as a logger and work on a riverboat, to his days as a lawyer, and finally as President of the United States.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behaviors of jaguars, explains how they became endangered, and chronicles the efforts to protect them from extinction. Features references to related Web sites throughout.
Provides an overview of the world's air pollution problem, discussing air pollution, global warming, indoor air quality, automobiles and air pollution, air quality and public health, and what individuals can do to reduce air pollution.
