Gaines, Ann

Surveys the history, equipment, and techniques of such extreme sports as skysurfing, mountain climbing, roller blading, and skateboarding and describes the X-Games, created to celebrate them.

A biography of the Chicago Cubs outfielder who in 1998, along with Mark McGuire, broke the home run record previously set by Roger Maris.

Traces the life and accomplishments of Mexican president Vincente Fox.

An illustrated biography of President William J. Clinton, following his life from his birth in Hope, Arkansas in 1946, through the end of his second term in office.

Provides a brief introduction to the life and times of William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States.

Provides a brief introduction to the life and times of Ulysses S. Grant, the eighteenth president of the United States.

An illustrated biography of President Richard M. Nixon, following his life from his birth in Yorba Linda, California in 1913 through his resignation in 1974.

Provides a brief introduction to the life and times of John Adams, the second president of the United States.

Provides a brief introduction to the life and times of James Polk, the eleventh president of the United States.

Provides a brief introduction to the life and times of James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States.