Wellman, Sam

Discusses the explorer's formative years in Scotland, training as a missionary, expeditions to Africa, and many discoveries there.

Examines the role of the Cabinet in U.S. government, looking at the individual offices and departments that provide advice to the president; and discusses how the powers of the Cabinet have changed throughout the country's history.

Examines the history of diplomacy in the United States, focusing on the role of the Secretary of State in handling relations with foreign powers.

A biography of the young Japanese-American figure skater who won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics and has since become a professional skater.

Describes the personal life and figure skating career of the young Chinese American who won the National and World Championships in 1996.