juvenile literature

An informative narration of the Oklahoma City Thunder professional basketball team's history from its 1967 founding as the Seattle SuperSonics to today, spotlighting memorable players and events.

Biography of WWII hero, Chester Nimitz, traces his remarkable life from his nineteenth-century childhood through his valiant service during World War II as commander of all U.S. ships in the Pacific.

The tale of how the colonial Americans won their independence from Great Britain is well-known among young and old, and its retelling continues to be an inspiration for the struggling and downtrodden. Readers will be introduced to the stressful, tense, and sometimes violent days leading up to the revolution. The instructive text then goes on to discuss major battles, war strategies, and tide-turning events. Both text and sidebars highlight important figures and events in this classic historical tale of perseverance that never grows stale.

This book details the story of the six Iroquois Nations, who they were, how the Iroquois Confederacy was formed, and the struggles the Iroquois faced with the arrival of European settlers.

"A historical survey of the United States Supreme Court, from its beginnings to present decisions, including its judicial role and influential justices such as Earl Warren."--.

"A historical survey of the United States Senate, from its beginnings to current issues, including its role in Congress and influential senators such as Daniel Webster and Hillary Clinton."--.

"A historical survey of the United States House of Representatives, from its beginnings to present struggles, including its role in Congress and influential members."--.

Meet Lauria Hernandez - gymnastics icon and Olympic gold medalist. At sixteen years old, Laurie has already made many of her dreams come true - and yet it's only the beginning for this incredible athlete and Olympic gymnast. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn in 2016 when she was chosen to be part of the US Olympic gymnastis team. After winning gold in Rio as part of the Final Five, Laurie also earned an individual silver medal for her performance on the balance beam. She then danced her way into everyone's hearts while competing on - and winning! - the hit reality TV show Dancing with the Stars.

Describes how the bow of the USS New York was made from a steel beam that came from the World Trade Center towers.

"The exciting and bizarre true story of the 1904 Olympic marathon, which took place at the St. Louis World's Fair"--Provided by publisher.