juvenile literature

Contains excerpts from government documents and scientific reports that provide insight into the achievements and failures of the U.S. space program.

Melinda Gates is known throughout the world for her intelligence, business sense, and philanthropic work. As readers explore facts about Gates's life, they learn the importance of developing strong values, such as generosity. A biographical timeline, detailed sidebars, and full-color photographs give readers a comprehensive look at why Gates has proven to be a good role model for young people. Motivational quotes from Gates are also included. Gates has positively affected the lives of many people around the world, and her story is one readers are sure to find inspiring.

Text and photographs discuss the history of the military academy in West Point, New York, its famous graduates, and daily life for its cadets.

Colorful action photographs take you on a thrilling trip through a typical night of NBA basketball, explaining the basic moves.

A fictionalized account of the U.S.S. Constitution's many voyages from her launching in 1797 to her last restoration more than a century later.

Read about fourteen of basketball's brightest stars in NBA history.

Chronicles the story of the British band through its sensational successes of the 1960s and the four solo careers its breakup spawned in 1970, looking at the band's formation and how its music defined a generation.

"What do people do at the White House? Readers pick from eight different scenarios and experience 'next best thing to being there yourself' opportunities for interactive career exploration. Sidebars promote additional learning activities and independent research"--Provided by publisher.

What do people do at the Super Bowl? Readers pick from eight different scenarios and experience "next best thing to being there yourself" opportunities for interactive career exploration. Sidebars promote additional learning activities and independent reaserch.