Tracy, Kathleen

Offers a brief overview of the life of actress Emma Watson, discussing her childhood, family life, schooling, hobbies, roles in the Harry Potter films, and future plans.

A biography of the twin Olsen sisters, who began their acting careers at the age of nine months in the television series "Full House" and who today produce and star in their own videos, CDs, and books.

Assisted by a herpetologist, Ms. Robb introduces her students to their new pet, a box turtle named Franklin, and teaches them how to take care of turtles.

Mrs. Woods introduces her students to their new pet, a hamster named Hamlet, and teaches them how to take care of him.

Discusses the origins, stories, and legacies of Cerberus in ancient Greek mythology.

A short biography of late nineteenth-century German microbiologist Robert Koch that profiles his life and works which included his study of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and anthrax and his recognition as the founder of modern bacteriology.

Presents a short history of the life of Homer, the ancient Greek author of "The Iliad, " and "The Odyssey" and includes a chronology, historical timeline, and chapter notes.

Discusses the era of Joseph McCarthy, a politician who was obsessed with finding communists within the U.S. and who persecuted thousands of Americans' careers and lives with his unfounded public accusations.

Profiles the life of Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci; highlighting his legal problems, students, artistic work, inventions, and scientific discoveries, and including a chronology, historical timeline, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary.

Profiles the life of French artist Paul C?zanne; highlighting his relationship with Emil? Zola, childhood, struggle with self-doubt and mood swings, impressionist paintings, and more. Includes a chronology, historical time line, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary.