Stone, Tanya Lee

A history of the Progressive Era and World War I, covering a period that ranges from the 1890s through the 1920s, discussing the emergence of labor unions and social reformers, technological advancements, U.S. participation in the international conflict, and other topics; and featuring profiles of notable people of the time.

Text and many photos and sidebars describe the events and effects of the Great Depression and the Second World War in America; also includes a time line, a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of Web sites.

Discusses the history of Mars study, looks at the progress that was made with the onset of the Space Age in the late 1950s, examines what has been learned about the environment and terrain of the Red Planet, and considers the future of Mars exploration.

Discusses the history of Saturn study, examines what has been learned about the planet and its moons, and considers the future of Saturn exploration.

A biography of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon, who died in the explosion of the space shuttle Columbia on February 1, 2003.

Describes how snowboards are manufactured and provides a history of the sport of snowboarding.

A biography of American author Laura Ingalls Wilder, covering her upbringing in a pioneer family, early life and marriage, and work as a teacher and writer.

Presents an illustrated biography of First Lady Laura Bush, tracing her life from childhood to the White House.

A biography of legendary jazz singer, Ella Fitzgerald, that chronicles her troubled childhood in Harlem, and the events that catapulted her to fame.

Josie, Nicolette, and Aviva all fall for the same sexy high school senior, and while they each make different choices, they're all changed by their experiences of love and sex.