Shields, Charles J.

Examines the personal life and career of George Lucas, creator of the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" films.

An introduction to El Salvador, discussing the history, economy, people, communities, and culture of the Central American country, and including a calendar of Salvadoran festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.

An exploration of the life and achievements of Harper Lee that discusses her Southern upbringing, education, family, writing of "To Kill a Mockingbird," association with Truman Capote, and personality.

An introduction to Belize that discusses the history, geography, economy, people, and society of the Central American country, and includes a calendar of Belizean festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.

Provides information about different aspects of life in Central America, discussing the region's history, economic problems, people, cultures, festivals, and other topics. Includes recipes, project and report ideas, a chronology, and other reference materials.

An introduction to Honduras, discussing the history, economy, people, language, religion, and society of the Central American country, and including a calendar of Honduran festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.

An introduction to Guatemala, discussing the history, economy, people, and cultures of the Central American country, and including a calendar of Guatemalan festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.

An introduction to Costa Rica that discusses the history, geography, economy, people, and society of the Central American country, and includes a calendar of Costa Rican festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.

An exploration of the life and achievements of Harper Lee that discusses her Southern upbringing, education, family, writing of "To Kill a Mockingbird, " association with Truman Capote, and personality.