Kuhn, Betsy

Presents the careers of ten notable jockeys in horse racing history, from the pioneers of thoroughbred racing to the most recent Kentucky Derby winners.

Examines how the Stonewall Riots in the Greenwich Village neighborhood during June 1969 helped start the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world.

Relates the experiences of World War II Army nurses, who brought medical skills, courage, and cheer to hospitals throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific.

Explores how recent technological advances are making it easier for the government, corporations, and strangers to track people's whereabouts, spending, and preferences, and explains why many people fear this invasion of privacy and want to ensure Americans' rights are not being compromised.

Describes the race to be the first to reach the moon between the United States and the Soviet Union, discussing the social effects and technological advancements of the competition.