Profiles the life and accomplishments of the agriculturist who was born a slave in Missouri and went on to become a college professor known for his work with crop rotation, cross-breeding plants, and finding over three hundred uses for peanuts.
Presents a short biography of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, early nineteenth-century children's authors, and chronicles their lives and works with includes their classic fairy tales.
Describes the life and work of Jhalak Man Tamang, a Nepalese teenage boy who spent a part of his childhood as a worker in a carpet factory and went on to be an advocate for child labor laws; and explores the problem of slave labor around the world.
A biography of the Czechoslovakian-born hockey player whose breakaway speed and superb passing and shooting skills have made him one of the premier players in the NHL.
Tells the life story of skateboarding star Tony Hawk, describing his early attempts at skateboarding at the age of nine, his rise to the top of his sport, and his achievements at the X Games.
Tells the life story of basketball star Kobe Bryant, describing such aspects as his childhood in Philadelphia and Rome, his family's longtime love of the sport, and his success with the Los Angeles Lakers.
A biography of Matt Groening, creator of "The Simpsons" and other cartoons, discussing his youth and family in Portland, his school experiences, and his move to Los Angeles in the 1970s, and following the course of his very successful career.
Discusses the personal life and figure skating career of the young Chinese American who has won numerous awards at the U.S. Nationals, World Championships, and the Olympics.
Looks at this basketball star's childhood, his college career, the seasons he spent with the Orlando Magic, and his dominant play with the Los Angeles Lakers.
