Profiles comedian and actor Robin Williams, whose award-winning career includes stand-up comedy work, the television series "Mork and Mindy, " and movies such as "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Aladdin.".
Presents a biography of the star of the television show "Home Improvement, " focusing on how he turned his life around after serving a prison sentence for selling illegal drugs.
Presents a brief biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut; and chronicles her childhood and family, education, and space missions.
Recounts the lives and aerial achievements of some of the most famous flying aces in World War I, including Manfred von Richthofen, Eddie Rickenbacker, Edward "Mick" Mannock, Albert Ball, Jr., Rene Fonck, and Georges Guynemer.
Examines the history of hockey, discussing the origins, development, rules, strategy, and philosophy of the game; discussing some of the sport's most memorable moments and personalities; and including annotated bibliographies, and photographs.
Text and more than 150 photos profile more than eighty-five international sports in alphabetical order, describing their equipment, events, and history.
