Larry Dane Brimner

For twelve history-making days in May 1961, thirteen black and white civil rights activists, also known as the Freedom Riders, traveled by bus into the South to draw attention to the unconstitutional segregation still taking place. Despite their peaceful protests, the Freedom Riders were met with increasing violence the further south they traveled.

Discusses our early ideas about the planet Venus, what we have discovered about its true nature, and what we may learn from it in the future.

Describes the appearance, climate, moons, and exploration of the largest planet in the solar system.

Simple facts about the Red Planet such as its orbit, atmosphere, and terrain, as well as the outcomes of explorations such as the Pathfinder Mission.

Discusses the discovery, rotation, unique tilt, rings, moons, and other aspects of the seventh planet from the sun.

A brief overview of the sport of speed skating including its history, equipment, categories of events, and memorable performances by speed skaters at the Olympic games.

Presents a brief description of rock climbing, a sport that requires little equipment, appeals to all ages, and is considered to be mental as well as physical.

Describes the life and adventures of Davy Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and legendary tall tale hero.

Discusses the smallest, most distant, and most mysterious planet in our solar system, its discovery, and its peculiar orbit.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of bees.