1931-

A visual profile of baseball star Willie Mays, tracing his Birmingham childhood, achievements in the Negro Leagues, and fame as a center fielder for the Giants.

A brief biography, emphasizing the early life, of the record-setting baseball player who is one of three in the game's history to hit 600 home runs.

Rhyming text tells the story of Willie Mays, from his childhood in Alabama to his triumphs in baseball and his acquisition of the nickname the "Say Hey Kid.".

A biography of Norman Mineta, from his internment as a child in Heart Mountain Internment Camp during World War II, through his political career including serving in Congress for ten terms during which time he was instrumental in getting the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 passed which provided reparations and an apology to those who were interned.

Contains ten personal essays by author John McPhee on a variety of themes and topics, including lacrosse, the U.S. Open golf championship, and outings with his mother.

"The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 remains one of the most significant and controversial events of the last fifty years. The Soviet Union's breakup has been attributed to many different factors, from the costly war in Afghanistan to the Cold War arms race with the United States. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by relevant facts, quotes, and anecdotes this book examines controversial issues stemming from historic events"--Amazon.

"Recounts the events of Reagan's historic, three-day 1988 Moscow Summit with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, examining the importance of Reagan's speech at Moscow State University that offered a new vision of the future to the Soviet people"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the leader of the Soviet Union assessing his likely policies and priorities in the coming years.

This book looks at the transformation of politics throughout the world as new military and economic alliances were established after the Soviet Unions breakup.