"Chronicles the story of African Americans from the slave trade through the American Revolution and the Civil War to the Tuskegee experiments, the Civil Rights movement, [and] the election of Barack Obama. Sections throughout highlight the contribution of African Americans to the arts, music, literature, culture, sports and more"--

Provides an overview of the modern Olympics that began again in 1896, describing some of the competitive events, looking at how host cities are chosen, profiling various modern Olympic champions, and more.

Traces the history of truck and tractor pulling from its beginning in the Midwest in the late 1800s and includes coverage of famous drivers and exciting events.

Covers the history of demolition derby competition and types of vehicles, various events, and tactics involved.

Covers the history of monster truck racing and the sport's major personalities, events, types of trucks, and more.

"Each of the fifty states is represented by important people, ideas, and events in the history of the United States"--Provided by publisher.

The story of Rosa Parks and her courageous act of defiance. Provides the story of the young black woman who refused to give up her seat to a white passenger in Alabama, setting in motion all the events of the Civil Rights Movements that resulted in the end of the segregated south, gave equality to blacks throughout the nation, and forever changed the country in which we all live today. She had not sought this moment but she was ready for it. When...

Presents stories of significant events and people in American history, patriotic songs, and American folk tales and poems.

Covers the great drivers and races in drag racing history as well as the basic structures, rules, and dangers of this motorsport.

Each letter of the alphabet is represented by important people, ideas, and events in the history of the United States.