Elaine Landau

You may know that Taylor Lautner stole the hearts of many Twihards when he played Jacob Black in the Twilight Saga films. But did you know that Taylor: is a karate expert and earned a black belt by age eight? had never heard of the Twilight Saga before his talent agency snagged him an audition for the films?

Presents biographical information about militant Islamic leader Osama bin Laden, including his role in international terrorism and the beliefs that fuel his actions.

A biography of the young prince, second in line to the British throne, describing his background, interests, and how he has dealt with his parents' divorce and his mother's tragic death.

Examines the life and career of General Colin L. Powell, the first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Discusses author and marine biologist Rachel Carson's efforts to protect the environment, from her childhood nature outings in Pennsylvania through the impact of her 1962 book, "Silent Spring."

A simple biography of the Oglala Sioux chief who fought for the rights of Native American people and who led the defeat of General Custer at the Little Big Horn in 1876.

A biography of the lawman who helped to bring order to "The Wickedest Town in the West," Dodge City, Kansas.

Describes the life and work of the talented inventor and resourceful businessman, with special emphasis on his development of the steamboat.

A biography of the black Texan who introduced bulldogging to rodeos.

Introduces the life of Phoebe Ann Moses, later known as Annie Oakley, who began shooting game after her father's death to feed her family and became the star sharpshooter of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.