This title examines the remarkable life of Peter Jackson. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, and education, his career as a movie producer and director, and his famous works. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, fast facts, list of famous works, and a critical evaluation activity.Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Discusses the origin of human beings, describing the discovery of the first human fossils in Africa, the influence of climate change on evolution, and the appearance of homo sapiens in the timeline.

Describes the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of Middle Earth and author of "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings."