George Sullivan

Hail to the Chief! Get ready to meet all of our nation's presidents, from George Washington to Donald Trump and everyone in between! This easy-to-read book offers mini biographies and fun facts about each president's accomplishments in the Oval Office, accompanied by photographs and lists of key events. A must-have for any classroom or young history buff, The Scholastic Book of Presidents covers everything you need to know about America's greatest...

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,...

Traces the history of skin and scuba diving, outlines the basic principles of diving, explains safety measures and their value, and discusses selection and care of equipment. A handy illustrated guide, filled with step-by-step instructions for teen-agers and their coaches

An introduction to the sport of ice hockey, including its history, equipment, techniques, terminology, rules, and players.

Profiles twenty-seven talented fielders in the history of baseball, including Barry Bonds, Nap Lajoie, and Joe DiMaggio.

Explains the game of football, presenting its history and profiles of leading players.