Presents information about the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh's baby in 1932, the investigation of the crime, and the subsequent trial of Bruno Hauptmann; includes commentary on the decision. (view table of contents)

Discusses the short-term and long-term effects and dangers of steroid drug use, recounts the stories of various people who have abused them, and explains how to get help with this problem (view table of contents)

Follows the development of the gold rush in California starting in the 1840s, examining its effects on the economic, social, and political development of the area from early times through statehood and into the modern day. (view table of contents)

An overview of the Underground Railroad explains how abolitionists and other humanitarians assisted fugitive slaves on their perilous journey to freedom.

Traces the family life and military career of Robert E. Lee, before, during, and after the U.S. Civil War. (view table of contents)

Through an examination of the facts of this well-known trial, answers to eighty-year-old questions are provided and discussed in relation to the possibly unjust conviction of two Italian immigrants.

Discusses the weight-loss industry including why this business is thriving, the many products and services offered, and the pros and cons of various weight-loss methods

Provides information on the most common maladies and disorders of the stomach and digestive system, with an emphasis on prevention and early detection

Traces the history of the women's rights movement in the United States which culminated in 1920 with the passage of the constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote

Describes phobias, both common and uncommon, through examples and personal stories

Describes childhood leukemia, its symptoms, characteristics, and the history of its discovery, and examines the progress that has been made in treating the disease

Discusses all aspects of testing for drugs in a person's body, including types of tests and their results

Discusses various aspects of the lives of latchkey children, such as why they must come home to an empty house, how they interact with brothers and sisters, how they can use the telephone to find help in emergency situations, and how they spend their time alone.Discusses various aspects of the lives of latchkey children, such as why they must come home to an empty house, how they interact with brothers and sisters, how they can use the telephone to find help in emergency situations, and how they spend their time alone

An overview of the history, uses, and testing phases of prescription drugs. Includes laws protecting the consumer and FDA regulations.

Describes the origins, uses of, and laws against such stimulants and hallucinogens as marijuana, cocaine, and crack

Introduces the cooking and food habits of Korea, including such recipes as bean sprout salad and Korean dumplings, and provides brief information on the geography and history of the country. (view table of contents)

A biography of the West German tennis player who won her first Grand Slam tournament at age seventeen and received the number one ranking in 1987.

A biography of the star outfielder for the New York Yankee.