Ann Gaines

A biography of the Chicago Cubs outfielder who in 1998, along with Mark McGuire, broke the home run record previously set by Roger Maris.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency protects the U.S. borders-a responsibility that has become especially important after 9-11. This book introduces various jobs available withe the CBP, such as Border Patrol agent and CBP officer.

A biography of the engineer and industrialist whose innovative methods enabled his company to build and mass-produce reliable and inexpensive automobiles.

Describes some of the exciting competitions and unusual finishes in professional automobile racing in the twentieth century.

Details the history and cases of private investigators and bounty hunters and discusses their fictional representations in novels, short stories, motion pictures, and television shows.

"A children's book detailing the geography, population, features, etc. of North Carolina"--

"The third edition of this popular series is updated with a variety of features that will help students learn about the state of Mississippi. This comprehensive book outlines the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the state. Lists of key people, events, cities, plants and animals, and political figures, plus fact boxes and quotes, provide easily accessible information that is supplemented by activities such as crafts, recipes,...