George Sullivan

When Charles S. Stratton was born in 1838, he seemed perfect in every way. But then he stopped growing. At age four, though a happy and mischievous child, he was just over two feet tall and weighed fifteen pounds-the exact size he had been as a seven-month-old baby. It was then that P. T. Barnum persuaded Charley's family to allow him to exhibit their son in his museum and tour him around the world as a curiosity. Tom Thumb, as Barnum dubbed him,...

Recounts the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the uncharted western wilderness, placing it in its historical context.

Presents a biography, including excerpts from his speeches, letters, and other writings, of the man who was President during the Civil War.

Profiles twenty-seven of the greatest sluggers of all time. Includes Sam Crawford, Joe DiMaggio, Reggie Jackson, and Jose Canseco.

Examines all aspects of what goes on behind the scenes at an airport, exploring such topics as how metal detectors work and how airplane meals are planned.