Real-life photographs show the homes and habits of your favorite creatures. What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? What are turtle shells made of? The questions and answers in these colorful books reveal some strange and surprising facts.

Each title features a different famous African American, including the person's life and contributions, emphasizing their position as role models. Each book uses simple sentences and has color illustrations

 Description: America's Team—The Dallas Cowboys discusses the history and numerous accomplishments of the Dallas Cowboys football team, including their five Super Bowl victories. Follow the careers of superstar players from the past, such as Tony Dorsett and Roger Staubach, and recent Cowboy heroes, such as Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith.

Burning Up the Court—The Miami Heat discusses the young history and accomplishments of this franchise that won its first NBA championship in 2006. Author Jeff C. Young highlights the games, the legendary leadership of coach Pat Riley, and such stars as Shaquille O'Neill and Dwyane Wade.

Explore the fascinating history of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team from its origin in Brooklyn to its current home in Los Angeles's Chavez Ravine. Profiles of Hall of Fame players such as Roy Campanella and Sandy Koufax, as well as current Dodgers stars, are included.

The New York Yankees is considered to be the greatest franchise in sports history. Legendary players such as Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Derek Jeter have donned the pinstripes and led the Yanks to more championships than any other sports team.

 Booker T. Washington, born a slave in 1856 and freed after the Civil War, devoted his life to education—for himself and for others. Washington’s Tuskegee Institute taught farming, carpentry, sewing, and other skills to African Americans

 When Colin Powell signed up for the Army Reserve Officers Training Corp in college, he knew that he had found his future. Powell’s natural leadership skills flourished in the military, where he moved up easily through the ranks. In 1989 he became the youngest person—and the first African American—to become Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the top military adviser to the president

As a composer, bandleader, and pianist, Duke Ellington topped all other jazz musicians of his day.

For Gwendolyn Brooks, writing was vital to life—"like breathing or eating," she said. Brooks cast her poets’ eye on the daily struggles of ordinary African-Americans and told the truth about racism and urban poverty.

Being thought of as 'a beautiful woman' has spared me nothing in life," says Halle Berry. With her extraordinary beauty, wealth, and an Academy Award for Best Actress, it seems as if Berry has it all.

The story is riveting and legendary: At a time when segregation ruled American life, a sports "experiment" changed history.