Matt Doeden

"Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British monarch. Discover more engaging details of her life and how she brought the royal family into the twenty-first century"--

"Describes the history of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, from the first intercollegiate basketball game in 1895 to the thrills and drama of the most recent Final Four competition." --

From flying helicopters to driving tanks, Army soldiers have many jobs. They risk their lives to protect the United States. Big photographs show the powerful machines, high-tech tools, and brave people that make up the Army.

The sports world is full of epic comebacks, upsets, chokes, and clutch performances. The most memorable buzzer-beating baskets, double-digit comebacks, and unexpected meltdowns are all here alongside vivid photos and lively writing from award-winning sports author Matt Doeden. From racing legend Man o' War's only career loss in 1919 to the 2017 Super Bowl's incredible finish, sports fans will have plenty to digest. Doeden also writes about the science...

"Motivated by government apathy regarding climate change, 15-year-old Greta Thunberg held a demonstration that would ignite a global movement. Read more about Greta and the environmental movement that is changing the world"--

"Readers learn about one of the most celebrated and inspiring physicists of all time, delving into Hawking's life story, cosmological discoveries, and disability activism"--

In the early 1900s, professional baseball was mostly segregated. The Negro Leagues provided an alternative for African American players. Discover the history of African American baseball and the people who worked to end the sport's decades of segregation

"During World War II, many people felt powerless. They didn't have the numbers or weapons to fight back directly. So they used sabotage to fight back against the Nazis."--Provided by publisher.

"On October 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai was on her way home from school in Swat Valley, Pakistan, when she was shot in the head by members of the Taliban. Though she was only fifteen years old, the Taliban targeted her because she wrote blog posts and appeared on television defending girls' right to education in Pakistan. Malala survived the attack and went on to write a book, earn a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, and meet President Barack" --...

Antes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, ningún piloto negro había volado en el ejército estadounidense. En 1941, el Cuerpo Aéreo del Ejército formó un escuadrón de pilotos exclusivamente negros. Eran conocidos como los aviadores de Tuskegee. Durante el resto de la guerra, estos pilotos se capacitaron, volaron en misiones y lucharon valientemente contra las potencias del Eje. Los aviadores de Tuskegee arriesgaron sus vidas para luchar junto a las...