Gaines, Ann

An illustrated biography of President George W. Bush, following his life from his birth in New Haven, Connecticut in 1946 through the 2000 presidential campaign.

Describes some of the exciting competitions and unusual finishes in professional automobile racing in the twentieth century.

A biography of the NASCAR driver who won the most points of any rookie on the Winston Cup circuit in 1998.

Profiles the young Englishman who is credited with transforming the Internet, which had its origins in a defensive weapons plan, into the global information and communications system called the World Wide Web.

Describes the life and work of Thomas Edison whose inventions include the electric light and the phonograph.

Provides a historical overview of martial arts, explaining the various forms of this activity.

Examines the life and military career of General Douglas MacArthur, focusing on his role in World War II and the Korean War.

A biography of the innovative twentieth-century designer of clothing and perfume.

Introduces young readers to the standard and electronic research materials available at libraries, describes how libraries organize materials, catalog searching, and other related topics.

Follows the life of James Madison from his childhood in Virginia through his two terms as the fourth president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Madison, and other reference materials.