juvenile literature

U.S. Congress was formed concurrently with the United States through the ratification of the Constitution. This unified body of lawmakers, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives, makes legislative decisions for the nation. Readers will learn essential information about this government institution, its historic home, and how its history has affected the operations of the modern U.S. government. Historical images, fascinating fact boxes, and insightful, accessible text provide students with the knowledge they need about this beautiful building and the legislators within.

Brief profiles of twenty-five football "greats" playing on NFL teams in 1985.

Traces the careers of eight NFL kickers whose last-second goals have decided many crucial games. Includes Lou Groza, George Blanda, Fred Cox, Tom Dempsey, Garo Yepremian, Efren Herrera, Rolf Benirschke, and Tony Franklin.

Presents an overview of the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and examines the debate which has surrounded the right to own and bear arms.

Describes the last voyage of the zeppelin, or airship, Hindenburg, which crashed in flames on a New Jersey airfield in 1937, and examines some possible causes for the disaster.

Examines the life and career of the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, focusing on his role during the Persian Gulf War.