1926-

The companion volume to The Zoo Quest Expeditions. Describes four expeditions in search of remote tribes who retain their ancient ways of life.

Chronicles the life of the controversial Cuban leader, and describes the various assassination attempts against him, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela in the twenty-first century, the Helms Burton Act, and other related topics.

A biography of Queen Elizabeth II, prepared with the cooperation of Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother and with full access to the Royal Archives.

Photographs and simple text offer young adults a brief introduction to the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Examines the life of the present British queen, discussing her royal upbringing, the job she inherited, her commitment to the monarchy, and her highly publicized family.

A biography of Communist dictator of Cuba, Fidel Castro describing his childhood and rise to power in 1959 following the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista, political and economic changes in Cuba, and Cuban Missile Crisis.

A biography of the World War II veteran who began a baby furniture business which blossomed into a worldwide concern.

Chronicles the life of Elizabeth II, Queen of England, discussing her ancestors, her inspiring radio addresses during World War II, her relationship with her cousin Philip, and her reign as England's queen.