Liza N Burby

An introduction to the winter storms that cover the earth with snow, including when and where they occur, the damage they can do, how they are predicted, and the dates of some of the worst blizzards in history.

Briefly traces the life of the first African-American woman to go into space, from her childhood in Chicago through her education and work as a doctor to her historic flight.

Follows the life of the tennis star who became the youngest winner of a Grand Slam title in over 100 years, from her childhood in Yugoslavia through the traumatic attack during at a match in Germany in 1993 to her comeback in 1995.

Covers the life and achievements of the Olympic speed skater Bonnie Blair.

Describes how a sculptor creates a metal seahorse.

Examines issues related to child abuse, battered wives, and other family violence concerns and what can be done about them.

Describes the work of a carpenter who makes and repairs furniture.