Describes why so many people choose to work in occupations that put their lives on the line.

Includes stories from both the Old and New Testaments.

Discusses the personal life and professional career of the successful motion picture producer and director Steven Spielberg.

Discusses the amendments made to the Constitution, the process of making these changes, and takes a look at the fundamental freedoms that the Bill of Rights give, such as freedom of the press, freedom of speach, and the right to privacy.

Describes the kinds of work that environmental engineers do, and discusses ways to reduce garbage, reuse materials, save energy, and promote healthy environmental practices.

Examines the life of abolitionist John Brown, the people and events surrounding the raid he led on the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in 1859, and its aftermath.

"Explains how these fuels were formed, where they are found, how they are used, what kinds of problems they can cause, and how scientists are finding ways to use them more wisely and safely."--P. [4] of cover.

Biography of the twenty-sixth president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.