Surveys the origin and development of the Winter Olympics, the various sports, and noted athletes, and discusses the Winter Paralympics, sports scandals at the winter games, and the upcoming Sochi gam
Explores pop culture in the 1940s and 1950s, including the rise of television, the golden age of the Broadway musical, and the beginnings of teenage culture.
Describes the life and career of Steve Jobs, from his early life and his development of the first Apple computer to his accomplishments with the computer company and how he has helped shape the modern
Introduces readers to the problem of cyberbullying, looking at the some of the forms that it can take, how it can hurt those involved, and what can be done to prevent it.
Surveys the origins and growth of the Olympics and how it became a truly international event, describes the games held on different continents and the accomplishments of athletes from each continent,