Presents the life and accomplishments of various athletes who, despite physical limitations, have excelled at sports and are role models for others, including Willie McQueen, Bethany Hamilton, and Mic
Presents the life and accomplishments of the high school basketball player whom Sports Illustrated called "The Chosen One" for his athletic talent, and who went on to become Rookie of the Year during
Introduces the world of blood-sucking animals, examining how and why they suck blood, and discussing historical and modern medical uses for such creatures as leeches and vampire bats.
Traces the lives and tennis careers of Venus and Serena Williams, sisters who turned professional at age fourteen and rose to the top of women's tennis while maintaining a strong family bond.
Provides an overview of the history of castles--their origins, construction, uses, defense, and the daily life of their inhabitants--with an emphasis on famous castles of the Middle Ages.
