"Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle. These baseball legends rule the record books. But who will fans still be talking about years from now? Find out which of your favorite basebal
"Discusses the life of Chris Rock, including his childhood in New York City, his rise to stardom as a stand-up comic, his family life, and his work in movies and television"--
Presents the history of the Michigan Wolverines, covering the founding of the team in 1879 as well as notable players and moments throughout the years.
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This entertaining volume reveals some of the grossest practices in hygiene, dining, fashion, and medicine of Medieval Europe. Serfs often smelled bad, and they bathed and relieved themselves in stream
The well-educated son of an Italian family, Verrazzano settled in Dieppe, France, as a young man. This explains why his historic explorations of the coast of eastern North America were undertaken in t
Profiles the life and career of the professional basketball star, including information on his childhood and family life, his years with the Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City Thunder, and his Olym
