Profiles the life and career of the Spanish explorer and conqueror who marched into the Inca empire, held the Inca king for ransom, stuffed his pockets with gold and became governor of present-day Peru.

Provides a timeline of the history of the calendar.

Provides a timeline of the history of the post office.

Explores how certain Arctic animals, such as the northern fur seal and the musk ox, have recovered after being threatened with extinction.

Profiles the life of Italian artist and sculptor Michelangelo, well known for his marble statue of David and his painting of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

A biography of the eleventh president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.

Discusses the history, geography, wildlife, people, social life and customs, religion, economy, trade, transportation, agriculture, industry, and culture of the small island nation known as the land of fire and ice.