Buckley, James

From strong-minded people fighting for human rights like Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman, to bold explorers of new horizons, such as Neil Armstrong and Albert Einstein, to heroes of sports like Pele, Real-Life Heroes celebrates many lives, while also building reading skills and teaching exciting vocabulary.

"Discover the stories of explorers -- the most ancient to the modern day -- from the deepest depths of the ocean to the highest mountains in the world. In this book you'll find true stories about Marco Polo's Silk Road, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's conquest of Everest, and Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's trip to the moon, and much more. Learn all about the explorers who discovered the unknown and made the world the place we know today"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated guide to significant people, players, teams, games, and seasons in the history of major league baseball's World Series.

Brief essays, arranged alphabetically from Su to Z, provide information about the National Football League, discussing players, teams, coaches, and terminology. Includes photographs.

Brief essays, arranged alphabetically from O to Su, provide information about the National Football League, discussing players, teams, coaches, and terminology. Includes photographs.

Brief essays, arranged alphabetically from H to N, provide information about the National Football League, discussing players, teams, coaches, and terminology. Includes photographs.

Learn about Durant's life and his many amazing achievements.

Profiles American Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky, who has set several international records and won medals at both the 2012 and 2016 games.

Contains photographs, career profiles, and statistics for fourteen National Football League players judged to be the best of the best.