A biography of the sixteen-year-old figure skater who rose from fourth place to win the gold medal in the 2002 Olympics.

Discusses the Monitor and the Virginia, ironclad warships that confronted each other at the Civil War battle at Hampton Roads, Virginia, detailing what became of the ships after the battle and how the sunken Monitor was later investigated by scientists.

Amistad was a ship that carried African people to be sold into slavery. In 1839, the brave Africans on that ship fought back.

Young fans can read all about how LeBron James went from high-school all-star to NBA phenomenon.

Jeff Corwin describes different types of snakes.

"Read along as animal expert Jeff Corwin tells you all about the creepy-crawly animals that live in the southwestern desert. Over forty photos help bring this fascinating region to life! From the giant vinegaroon and velvet ant to the trapdoor spider and desert hairy scorpion, kids will love learning all about the captivating creatures that call the desert home."--Amazon.com.

The lightning-fast tempo and physical play of hockey make it one of the most popular sports for kids to watch and to play! Young fans will love this easy-to-read book about their favorite NHL stars: the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, the Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane, the Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin, and the Los Angeles Kings' Jonathan Quick!

"Everyone knows the story of the Pilgrims, but there's more to Thanksgiving than that! This is the tale of one woman's fight for a national holiday and how the president came to pardon a turkey every year." -- cover [p. 4].