1934-

Presents a personal profile of primatologist Jane Goodall, discussing her childhood in France and England, the influences that led her to a career observing and studying chimpanzees in Africa, her marriages and child, and the causes and charities she supported in later life.

A biography of the zoologist, discussing her personal life as well as her work with chimpanzees at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania.

Describes the life and work of Richard Peck, who is famous for his historically accurate stories about quirky characters.

A biography, from childhood through adult military career, of the general who became a hero in the 1991 Gulf War.

An account of how an ordinary juvenile delinquent named Charles Manson became a notorious murderer whose crimes still shock and horrify us today.

An examination of the history of manhunts by U.S. Armed Forces, describing the searches for Geronimo, Emilio Aguinaldo, Pancho Villa, Manuel Noriega, Mohammed Farah Aideed, Osama bin Laden, Saddam Hussein, and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.

Basketball legend Bill Russell pays homage to his mentor and coach, the inimitable Red Auerbach, in this story of an unlikely and enduring friendship set against the backdrop of the greatest basketball dynasty in NBA history. When Bill Russell joined the Boston Celtics in 1957 as the nation's first prominent black basketball star, he was not expecting much from his coach. Despite two national college championships and an Olympic gold medal, Russell's previous coaches--all whites--had barely spoken to him. Russell's style was unorthodox, redefining the meaning of defense and offense, and many scouts dismissed him. Yet Auerbach, the Jewish outsider in Irish Boston, immediately took to Russell, the African American from Louisiana and Oakland, and he was a coach like no other. Together they made sports history, battled prejudice both on and off the court, created a team chemistry for the ages--and became lifelong friends.--From publisher description.

Literary Masters is one series of the trio that makes up the Gale Study Guides to Great Literature (the others are Literary Masterpieces and Literary Topics). Each Literary Masters volume introduces a significant author and covers basic biographical information. N. Scott Momaday is a Native American author. His novels and poetry celebrate his heritage.

Presents critical excerpts on four works by twentieth- century American poet Mark Strand, covering various aspects of the poems, and also provides a Strand biography, primary and secondary bibliographies, and an index of themes and ideas.

Story of popular young adult author Lois Duncan's search for the truth behind her eighteen year old daughter's brutal death while driving alone in her car.