Profiles a man who fought to get into the U.S. Naval Academy, served as a pilot during the Vietnam Conflict, piloted the space shuttle Columbia three times, and later became a major general in the Marines.
Brown-skinned, green-eyed Kayla uses her dancing to help deal with her plight when her grandmother's death and the continued absence of her dancer father cause her to leave her farm and live in Chicago with relatives.
Discusses the origins and symbols of Kwanzaa, the holiday that focuses on African American history, culture, and experiences, and offers suggestions for ways to celebrate this holiday.
