1951-

Queen Noor, born into an Arab-American family, shares the story of her relationship with her husband King Hussein of Jordan, telling of their first meeting, the time they spent together before their marriage, and her life and work as queen, and discussing Hussein's legacy to his family and country.

The author describes his life as the child of Armenian immigrants in America and discusses his family's struggles, and the struggles of other Armenians, during 1915 when the Ottoman Turkish government put over one million Armenians to death.

Presents memories and impressions of stock-car racing champion Dale Earnhardt from his friends, admirers, fellow drivers, and team members as well as NASCAR officials, covering his youth, his climb to the top of racing, and the aftermath of his death on the race track in 2001.

Recounts the author's experiences traveling to Mount Everest, Tibet, and across China from the plains of Mongolia to a forbidden fishing village south of Shanghai.

In a compelling and beautifully illustrated story, the bestselling author of "Old Turtle" tells of the teacher who had led him to love reading, in spite of his ADHD.

Biography of the champion Australian tennis player of part Aboriginal heritage.

A biography of Esther Dyson, an entrepreneur and forecaster who began writing and talking about technologies in the 1980s that are the focus of development efforts now, causing her to be deemed one of the most powerful women in American business.

A collection of anecdotes that illustrate the experiences of Black people in Africa and America, discussing African legends and traditions, the journey to North America, the lives of slaves, and the struggle for freedom.

Photographs and text help chronicle the career of stock car racer Dale Earnhardt.