1925-

A collection of short humorous essays by baseball's famous personality, Yogi Berra.

Pulitzer prize-winning writer Russell Bakershares his memories of growing up between the two world wars, telling of his life in Virginia, New Jersey, and Baltimore, and discussing his loving mother and family, teachers, schoolmates, and how they all survived the Depression years.

A biography of NASA astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, discussing her career and achievements.

"September 1939, Nieppe, Northern France. 14-year-old Stephenis living with his family. Stephen and his friend Marcel collect souvenirs from strafed convoys and crashed Messerschmitts. They are arrested and imprisoned for sabotage and threatened with deportation or the firing squad. Upon his release, and still only 16, Stephen is recruited by the French Resistance. This is his story"--Provided by publisher.

Nelson Peery recounts his integration back into civilian life after his years with the all-Black 93rd Infantry Division during World War II, revealing the challenges African-American soldiers faced as they tried to make a life for themselves in post-war America.

"Offers readers an inside look into the life of Barbara Bush and how she influenced the nation as First Lady . . . [Describes] her work to improve literacy and her support for troops serving overseas"--Provided by publisher.

Re-creates the events surrounding the attack on the passenger ship Athenia, the first ship lost in the battle of the Atlantic during World War II.

A biography of Idi Amin, ruler of Uganda, and an account of his reign of terrorism and brutality which led to an official condemnation of his government by the Commonwealth of Nations.

"Poland, 1941. Sixteen-year-old Harry Haft is sent to Auschwitz. When he is forced to fight against other inmates for the amusement of the SS officers, Haft shows extraordinary strength and courage, and a determination to survive. After the war, having escaped the Nazis, Haft again puts his strength to good use, establishing a career as a prize fighter in the USA." -- Provided by publisher.