Washoe County Library System

"As a boy he preferred reading sea stories to doing homework and, at age 16, became an apprentice seaman. Subsequently, Ernest Shackleton's incredible journeys to the South Pole in the early 1900s made him one of the most famous explorers of modern times. His courage in the face of dangerous conditions and unforeseeable tragedies reveal the great leader that he was. His historic 1914 journey aboard the Endurance has all the drama of an action movie"--...

Traces the life and accomplishments of the notable seamstress, who is credited for designing the original flag of the United States of America.

Describes the kind of work which doctors do when children visit them.

Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.

America's number one sport is quickly becoming a world favorite. Read about baseball's best international players!

A biography of all the brave and daring astronauts of the world, including Yuri Gagarin, John Glenn, and many more.

A lively, skill-building reader about daily life on the International Space Station shares engaging facts about how astronauts eat, sleep, and perform important work in a zero-gravity environment.

"From the football field to the baseball diamond, from the soccer pitch to the hockey rink, this book takes you everywhere in the world of sports. Relive the drama and excitement of the wins, losses, records, and more"--

Presents the most interesting, monumental, and strange sports stories of the past year, including championship statistics in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf, and tennis.