Bill McAuliffe

Highlights the history of the U.S. House of Representatives from physical fights in the late 1700s to the election of Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House. Includes a map, a glossary, websites for further resources, and color photographs.

Examines the history of the U.S. Supreme Court, from its first session in New York City in 1790 to the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina justice to serve on the Supreme Court. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Explores the history of state and local government from the first colony of Virginia's House of Burgesses in 1619 to the superintendents of today's modern school districts. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Explores Alzheimer's disease and the history of its discovery and attempts to find a cure, as well as highlighting notable public figures who have been diagnosed with the disease and what some of them have done to raise money and awareness for other diagnoses.

Provides a broad overview of cancer that describes its history, development, and study. Profiles notable scientists in the field, explains terms and treatments, and explores the latest research. Features statistics, a glossary, and further reading.

Presents information about the state of Minnesota, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

Presents information about the state of Virginia, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

"A countdown of five of the most devastating tornadoes provides thrills as readers discover more about the features of this whirling, funnel-shaped weather phenomenon"--

Discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and lore of the infamous black widow spider.

"A countdown of five of the most devastating hurricanes provides thrills as readers discover more about the features of this massive, ocean-borne weather phenomenon"--