Horn, Geoffrey M

A short study of the history, people, land, economy, and government of Washington D.C.

Describes what it is like to be a pit crew worker, exploring the responsibilities of the job and the dangers associated with it.

Describes what screenwriters, movie directors, and movie producers do, presenting an overview of the filmmaking process and briefly profiling famous filmmakers.

Explains how movie scores, soundtracks, and sound effects are developed and discusses the movement of Broadway musicals to the big screen.

Examines the process of casting actors for movie roles and how films have changed since silent movies.

Examines how special effects and stunts are created in such movies as "Jason and the Argonauts" and "Star Wars," and profiles classic stunts and stunt doubles.

Presents a short biography of Michelle Wie, one of the youngest professional golfer in the world, and chronicles her childhood in Hawaii, her start in the game at age four, and the numerous titles she has won.

Presents a brief biography of football player, Peyton Manning, describing his family life, college career, and hisachievements in the National Football League.

Examines the life and career of Barack Obama, the first African-American to be elected as president of the United States.