Discusses the actions of Oskar Schindler, a gentile businessman in Krakow during World War II, in saving over one thousand Jews who might otherwise been killed in the Holocaust.

Profiles the self-educated man who arose from poverty to become the sixteenth president of the United States, focusing on how his virtues enabled him to overcome many personal and political difficulties. Abraham Lincoln, one of the greatest American presidents, was an unlikely figure to rise to power. After educating himself, he spent years practicing law on the frontier before coming to the White House. Charming many with his honesty and his rough,...

Great scientific questions and the scientists who answered them.

Introduces the sports of rock and ice climbing, describing the history, equipment, safety tips, and outstanding performers.

A biography of the fourth president of the United States, who helped ensure ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Discusses the history of the Air Force Special Operations units, as well as the organization's training program and what life is like in these specialized units.

Examines both the legends and the facts surrounding the literary and historical figure of Britain's King Arthur.

"Spider-Man is on the lookout for his friend Harry's father when a new villain glides by. Can Spidey find Harry's dad with the Green Goblin close behind?"--P. 4 of cover.

Peter doesn't know what will happen on his first day at the Daily Bugle. But when the Vulture swoops down on the city, Peter knows one thing for sure: Spider-Man is on the case!

"There's a ferocious feline in town, and she's out to steal from Gotham's wealthy citizens. Unfortunately, Catwoman makes a mistake when she visits venerable citizen Bruce Wayne and takes Bruce's prized family heirloom. She thinks she made a clean escape-- but she doesn't know who she toyed with!" -- p. [4] of cover.