The Deep Space Crew Book combines biographies of the actors on the popular Star Trek: Deep Space Nine television show and profiles of the characters with exclusive interviews to provide a wealth of information about the show's premise, its message, and its stars. 40 photos.

Shortly after the death of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, Paramount announced the creation of a new series called Star Trek--Deep Space Nine. With more than 40 episodes completed, a clear picture emerges. Does the series live up to the promise of Star Trek? Includes many behind-the-scene secrets of this latest-addition series. Full-color photos.

Eighth grade is hard enough, but when you're a Cruiser, you're really put to the test. The launch of a new middle-grade series from bestselling award-winner Walter Dean Myers.Zander and his friends, Kambui, LaShonda, and Bobbi start their own newspaper, The Cruiser, as a means for speaking out, keeping the peace, and expressing what they believe. When the school launches a mock Civil War, Zander and his friends are forced to consider the true meaning of democracy and what it costs to stand up for a cause. The result is nothing they could have expected, and everything they could have hoped for.

Television has been a part of American life for over 50 years. Science fiction has been a major part of television from the beginning--recently it has come into its own. Here, James Van Hise covers it all--Star Trek, TekWar, Seaquest DSV, TimeTrax, Babylon 5, Deep Space Nine, Star Trek--The Next Generation, Highlander and Mighty Morphin Power Ranger. Photos.