1934-

Provides background information and chapter-by-chapter discussion questions, vocabulary, and activities for teaching Lois Duncan's "Summer of Fear" in grades seven and eight.

Documents the conversion of Jewish suburbanite Margaret Marcus to Maryam Jameelah, drawing on personal correspondence and the author's investigation into Maryam's adoptive father to resolve questions about the legitimacy and significance of her decision.

Presents a biography on twentieth-century American scientist and astronomer Carl Sagan and explores his work on planetary explorations and other scientific breakthroughs credited to him.

A conservationist who has dedicated her life to saving orphan elephants in Africa describes her relationships with her late husband, Tsavo Park warden David Sheldrick, and a host of animals, including the majestic elephant, Eleanor.

Presents interviews with Native American authors N. Scott Momaday, Gerald Vizenor, and Jeannette Armstrong, in which they discuss individual and tribal identity, cultural survival and exploitation, and writing techniques.