As the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan presided over the end of the Cold War, and the fall of the Soviet Union. The oldest person ever elected to the office of President, he was also one of the most popular. But before that, he had a long and distinguished career in radio, television and movies, serving as the head of the prestigious Screen Actors Guild. Read his inspiring story, from a poor childhood in Illinois to the most powerful office in the world.
Arnold Schwarzenegger first appeared on the world stage as a champion bodybuilder. Next, he became a famous movie star. Then he became the governor of California. Arnold Schwarzenegger has had an amazing life! It began in the mountains of Austria where he was born, and has taken him all the way to the Governor's Mansion in California. Read how this extraordinary man has realized his dreams.
Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, says his story "could only happen in America". He was the son of an African father and an American mother. He had an unusual childhood, growing up in Hawaii and Indonesia. Yet this bright, thoughtful young man went on to become the first African-American President of the United States. Read his powerful and inspirational story, an important moment in American history.
Discover the secrets of underwater camouflage. How do animals change their appearance and magically vanish? Readers explore a variety of sea animals that can change color, create smoke screens, and disappear into a crowd.
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