Ditchfield, Christin

Discusses the meaning and importance of volunteer work, and looks at some of the many opportunities for volunteering, including helping other people, protecting and preserving the environment, and trying to solve problems.

Introduces children to the concept of civil rights, explaining what they are, how they are protected, and what can be done to uphold them.

Describes what freedom of speech is, how and why it is guaranteed in the United States, how it is expressed, what its limits are, what censorship is, and what some of the surrounding debates are.

Describes the history, rules, and styles of wrestling.

Discusses Olympic swimming and diving competitions, describing the four basic swimming strokes and the three basic diving positions.

Describes the equipment and techniques of kayaking, canoeing, rowing, and yachting.

Describes the history, equipment, events, and scoring of gymnastics.

Describes the history, equipment, techniques, and competitions of the sport of cycling.

A biography of Condoleezza Rice, professor, author, and National Security Advisor to President George W. Bush.