A biography telling the personal life and baseball career of the legendary player, Jackie Robinson. Written in graphic-novel format.

The Civil War was one of the darkest times in the history of the United States. From the new nation's very beginning, slavery was a battle between the country's economy and its morality. The "slavery question" was argued in courts, in Congress, in homes, in newspapers, and eventually on the battlefield. Through this striking volume, readers will come to understand the powerful statements that drove a country into war. Through simple, accessible text...

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade is a superstar of the NBA. Born in Chicago, he idolized Bulls star Michael Jordan. Wade's talent with the basketball wasn't obvious in his youth. However, in high school, he became determined to master the skills and strategy he'd need to succeed as a professional athlete. Following Wade's career from his NCAA years to his hard-earned NBA records, this book examines how the star overcame obstacles to achieve dazzling...

Highly creative, detail-oriented young people who enjoy visual media may find a satisfying career in multimedia art and animation. Multimedia artists create animation, special effects, and other visual images for a variety of media, including movies, video games, advertising, and the Web. This book discusses the opportunities available to aspiring multimedia creators and the tools of the trade they can begin learning now as a hobby. Readers get helpful...

Tells the story of the African American soldiers known as the Buffalo Soldiers, who fought against American Indians and protected the Western Frontier of the United States. Written in graphic-novel format.

Explains the story of John Brown's 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Written in graphic-novel format.

"Describes food allergies, how they are diagnosed and treated, and how to prevent allergic reactions"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs demonstrate techniques of hitting and base running.

"Describes asthma and its causes, symptoms, and treatments"--Provided by publisher.