An appealing new nonfiction series for middle graders introduces them to key events in American history. Packed with period illustrations, drawings, and quotes from historical figures, the first two titles in the series address the Revolutionary War and the building of the Transcontinental Railroad [...]

This book chronicles the types and advances in doping techniques used by athletes over the last century.Since the dawn of athletic competition during the original Olympic Games in Ancient Greece, athletes, as well as their coaches and trainers, have been finding innovative ways to gain an edge on th[...]