Tiger Woods is one of the world's most famous athletes. He also may be the best golfer who has ever played this ancient sport. He hit a golf ball for the first time while still an infant, and has kept getting better each year ever since then.

Tiger Woods (Stars of Sport)

Children's Books

Uschan, Michael V.

Biographies

Kidhaven

Each book in this series focuses on the life story of a young individual who has distinguished himself or herself as an activist or has persevered through hardship and are examples of personal courage and ingenuity.

Matt Dalio: China Care Founder (Young Heroes)

An overview of the life of Abraham Lincoln, from his hard childhood years through his early political career to his role as president during the Civil War.

Abraham Lincoln (Raintree Biographies)

Heinemann/Raintree

The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that had a major impact on U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who shaped them. The easy-to-read text, historic art and photography, suggested activities, and clear, simple maps help bring to life the cause of these events, their effects on people at the time, and their significance today. Explore the background of the American Revolution and discover how those first shots came to be fired.

Lexington and Concord (Events That Shaped America)

Crewe, Sabrina

History

Gareth Stevens Pub.

Discusses the events leading up to the terrost attacks of September 11, describing foreign relations with the Middle East, the global response after the attack, and how these attacks changed the world.

The Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 (Events That Shaped America)

Anderson, Dale

The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that had an effect on U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who shaped them. The easy-to-read text, historic art and photography, suggested activities, and clear, simple maps help bring to life the causes of these events, their effects on people at the time, and their significance today.

The Oregon Trail (Events That Shaped America)

Presents a history of the Salem witch trials, including the events that led up to the trials and the efforts by colony leaders which finally brought an end to the hysteria.

The Salem Witch Trials (Events That Shaped America)

Describes how nine young men arrested in Alabama struggled to prove their innocence, after being convicted of rape and held in prison for many years.

The Scottsboro Case (Events That Shaped America)

Education & Reference

Easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear, simple maps vividly describe events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces readers to the people who influenced these events.

Fort Sumter: The Civil War Begins (Events That Shaped America)