Describes the life of the mother of our first president and her relationship with her children.

William becomes a better baseball player when he concentrates more on the game and less on his joke telling.

Discusses the players, great plays, and surprises of four World Series: 1903, 1924, 1957 and 1986.

Sara Crewe, a pupil at Miss Minchin's London school, is left in poverty when her father dies but is later rescued by a mysterious benefactor.

Presents brief sketches of four top female figure skaters: Kristi Yamaguchi, Nancy Kerrigan, Oksana Baiul, and Michelle Kwan.

Profiles four women athletes who beat the odds to compete in the 1996 Olympics: Amy Van Dyken, Gail Devers, Dominique Moceanu, and Rebecca Lobo.

Reviews the history of Earth's observation of the red planet since ancient times, explores the results of modern scientific studies carried out by telescope, satellite, and landing probe, and speculates on a future human landing.

Describes the formation of the Women's National Basketball Association, presents season recaps of the teams and player profiles, and gives an account of the first championship game.

Discusses the life and hockey career of the man nicknamed "The Great One" and hailed as the best player in the history of the NHL.