The story of the highly celebrated and influential English rock group and their music.

Introduces the U.S. Army's Airborne Rangers, their history, mission, development, training, and equipment.

"On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Nixon-Kennedy presidential debates to life. TV was new in those days, and these were both the first debates ever held between two presidential candidates and the first to be televised. About 60 million people tuned into the first debate, or more than 1/4 of the country's population. Readers will learn just how much effect seeing the debates had on the results of...

Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.

Read about the famous Civil War battle between two armored ships.

Describes different kinds of roller coasters, their history and how they opperate and gives examples of each type.

Recounts ten high points in the history of the Olympics, including Jesse Owens winning four gold medals against the Nazis, Nadia Comaneci receiving perfects scores in gymnastics in 1976, and Eric Heiden's performance at the 1980 Winter games.

"Provides comprehensive information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Lakota people"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the opposing viewpoints of the Allies and the Central Powers during World War I"--Provided by publisher.