Animators use a variety of tools to create characters that live in an exaggerated reality yet still manage to appeal to audiences with both humor and emotion. This book examines the art of animationthe tools, the techniques, the artists, and the artwork that so many generations have come to know and love.

A history of country music which discusses its roots, influences, and various types including bluegrass, honky tonk, cowboy music, western swing, and rockabilly

A biography of the first African American Supreme Court justice, who worked at making civil rights possible for all Americans.

Describes the life of the Afro-American singer, writer, and civil rights activist.