Sullivan, George

A biography of Thomas Edison which uses his lab notes, business records, and personal recollections as sources.

Examines the training and operation of the specialized military units in the armed services of the United States and some of its allies.

Discusses the techniques of hitting a baseball, profiles some of the best hitters of the 1970's, and includes all-time hitting records.

A history of dirigibles, describing the most famous of them, their accomplishments, and their fates.

Discusses the history, weight classes, equipment, moves, and holds of boys' wrestling and explains how a match is scored and how team competition works.

Presents the history of aircraft carriers, including their role during war, life on a carrier today, and the current controversy concerning carriers.

Explains the game of football, presenting its history and profiles of leading players.

Presents instructions for maneuvers in four women's gymnastic events: floor exercise, balance beam, vaulting, and uneven parallel bars. Discusses the history of gymnastics and includes sources for further information.

Examines the characteristics and functions of various types of spy planes developed in the United States from World War I to the present day.

Accounts of antics by some of baseball's most colorful players.