Edge, Laura Bufano

". . . tells the story of the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. It was the seventh manned mission in the Apollo space program and the third that was meant to land onthe Moon. The landing was aborted after an oxygen tank exploded, threatening all lives onboard the craft. The crew did return home safely. This book explores how the team worked together and what the space program learned from the experience"--.

A picture book biography describing the life and legacy of Tad Lucas, a rodeo cowgirl in the early 1900s who rose to fame with her trick riding, broc riding, and steer riding. Includes an author's note.

A biography of American actress and singer Hilary Duff that discusses her childhood, career, charity work, and other related topics.

Presents a brief profile of First Lady Laura Bush, her childhood and career as a teacher and librarian, and her focus on education as the wife of the president.

Traces the evolving role of teenagers in American society from the late 1800s to the twenty-first century, discussing child labor restrictions, technology, teenagers as consumers, and other related topics.

Explores the life and achievements of film director Steven Spielberg.

Presents the history of the American prison system from solitary confinement and the electric chair to group counseling and parole.

Chronicles the rags-to-riches tale of a Scottish immigrant who used most of the millions he earned as a steel tycoon to set up a fund for the advancement of science, education, and peace.

Explores the life and achievements of William McKinley, discussing his childhood, military service, political career, presidency, and assassination.

Chronicles the events surrounding the 1909 International Ladies Garment Workers Union strike, in which twenty thousand workers from five hundred shirtwaist factories went on strike to demand better hours, higher wages, and safer working conditions.