Ditchfield, Christin

Explores the sport of volleyball, including its history, basic rules, and terminology.

Examines the life and career of the only tennis player in history to win the singles and doubles titles in the same Grand Slam event for three consecutive years.

Presents a brief biography of John Chapman, the man who planted thousands of apple seeds in the early nineteenth century.

Describes the challenges faced by priests to establish Spanish missions in North America, primarily in the eighteenth century, in an effort to convert the Native peoples to Catholicism.

Describes the history of Presidents Day and looks at some of the ways in which the holiday is observed.

Presents an introduction to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, providing information on the Louisiana Purchase and their travels westward to Oregon from 1804 to 1806.

Describes the history of Memorial Day, and looks at some of the ways in which the holiday is observed.

Describes tennis's origins, rules, equipment, skills, and championships, and includes color photos, a glossary, a further-reading list, and contact information for tennis organizations.

Explores ice hockey, including the history, basic rules, terminology, and some highlights of the sport.

Examines the history, basic rules, terminology, and major events of the sport of golf.