George Sullivan

Describes the life and political career of Mikhail Gorbachev and his legacy in the context of the demise of the Soviet Union and conditions in Russia today.

"Researched and written by a journalist who has known his subject for more than three decades and featuring a wealth of photographs, documents, artifacts, and recordings - some never before published - from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, Ronald Reagan: The Presidential Portfolio is a revealing look at both the private and public life of America's most popular president."--BOOK JACKET.

Describes the life and times of the well-known hero of the American Revolution, Paul Revere, a patriot and silversmith whose midnight ride was made famous in a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Discusses the history, equipment, and techniques of basketball.

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cmAD630L Lexile; 5-8.

Presents photographs of the Civil War along with profiles of the major photographers and descriptions of the difficulties they faced while recording the reality of the conflict.

Examines in text, diagrams, and photographs various types of football plays and how they are used.

A survey of superstitions in the world of sports including those of superstars such as Phil Esposito, Nadia Comaneci, and Joe Namath.

Examines all aspects of what goes on behind the scenes at an airport, exploring such topics as how metal detectors work and how airplane meals are planned.

Examines the characteristics and functions of various types of spy planes developed in the United States from World War I to the present day.

Summary: Traces the development of Air Force aviation by examining specific types of fighter planes.

Provides a behind-the-scenes look at life in the official residence of the president of the United States, describing how the staff and facilities affect that key official's daily life.

Discusses the equipment, techniques, and game strategy of a variety of billiard games.