Thoroughly updated to reflect the changing nature of the sport and to bring the lives of the world's best-known drivers up to date. Each book puts readers behind the wheel with the most successful drivers and delves into the nuts and bolts of one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. First-person interviews bring the subjects to life.
Thoroughly updated to reflect the changing nature of the sport and to bring the lives of the world's best-known drivers up to date. Each book puts rea...
Each title features: - "In Their Own Words" boxes offering selected quotations from the subject - "Did You Know?" boxes that highlight fascinating facts about each person - Chronology, suggestions for further reading, and a listing of related Web sites. - A final chapter that delves into the legacy of the subject's thoughts and deeds for new generations of black Americans.
Each title features: - "In Their Own Words" boxes offering selected quotations from the subject - "Did You Know?" boxes that highlight fascinat...
Few other government documents have influenced history as much as the U.S. Constitution. It laid the groundwork for the most stable democratic government in the world and provided inspiration to people struggling for freedom everywhere. How the Constitution Was Created traces the development of this four-page, handwritten document from its roots in the Declaration of Independence to its impact today. Interwoven throughout are the intriguing stories of the men who became symbols of the Constitution and their roles in the birth of a new nation.
Few other government documents have influenced history as much as the U.S. Constitution. It laid the groundwork for the most stable democratic governm...
As a lawyer, judge, lecturer, writer, and activist, Shirin Ebadi has spoken out in her country, Iran, as well as throughout the world. "Shirin Ebadi" is the story of an exceptional figure who has dedicated her life to fighting for basic human rights, especially those of women and children, within Iran and abroad. With this book, students will become familiar with the woman whose efforts to promote democracy and human rights in the Middle East led to her being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003.
As a lawyer, judge, lecturer, writer, and activist, Shirin Ebadi has spoken out in her country, Iran, as well as throughout the world. "Shirin Ebadi" ...
Each title features: - "In Their Own Words" boxes offering selected quotations from the subject - "Did You Know?" boxes that highlight fascinating facts about each person - A chronology, suggestions for further reading, and a listing of related Web sites - A final chapter that delves into the legacy of the subject's thoughts and deeds for new generations of black Americans.
Each title features: - "In Their Own Words" boxes offering selected quotations from the subject - "Did You Know?" boxes that highlight fascinat...
This biography looks at the life of Ray Charles, from the abject disadvantage of being orphaned, black and blind in the South of the 1930s to the height of international success.
This biography looks at the life of Ray Charles, from the abject disadvantage of being orphaned, black and blind in the South of the 1930s to the heig...
Eleanor Roosevelt overcame many hardships throughout her life. Considered homely, Roosevelt grew up at the end of the Victorian era in an aristocratic family, where, as far as women were concerned, looks mattered more than intelligence. She lost both of her parents before she was 10 years old. This title explains the America's most notable women.
Eleanor Roosevelt overcame many hardships throughout her life. Considered homely, Roosevelt grew up at the end of the Victorian era in an aristocratic...
Abigail Adams was one half of America's first husband-and-wife political team. Abigail, and her husband, John, the second president of the United States, were both major players in the birth of the United States. This biography details the triumphs and tragedies of her life.
Abigail Adams was one half of America's first husband-and-wife political team. Abigail, and her husband, John, the second president of the United Stat...
