Author Gary Paulsen relates tales from his youth in a small town in northwestern Minnesota in the late 1940s and early 1950s, such as skiing behind a souped-up car and imitating daredevil Evel Knievel.

The U.S. gymnast all-around gold medal winner at the 2012 London Olympics tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination.

Profiles thirty-five prominent men in African American history, including James Armistead Lafayette, Thurgood Marshall, Alvin Ailey, and Leland Melvin.

The young actress and singer known for her role in the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana" discusses her life before fame, her relationship with her parents and siblings, her experiences on the show, and her goals in life.

In a scrapbook derived from journals, letters, photographs, and watercolor paintings, the life of the last Russian princess is recreated, providing glimpes into her home life, the revolution, and her family's subsequent captivity.

Presents the life of a zoologist who has dedicated his life to helping endangered species in their natural habitats, including the snow leopards of the Himalayas, the mountain gorillas of Central Africa, and the pandas of central China.

Profiles the receiver who helped send the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Super Bowl in 2006, and describes the eventful game between the Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks.

This story reveals the life of a Native American boy named Wassaja, who was kidnapped from his tribe and sold as a slave. Adopted and renamed Carlos Montezuma, the young boy traveled throughout the Old West, bearing witness to the poor treatment of Native Americans. Carlos eventually became a doctor and leader for his people.