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"Before Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States, he was a community organizer, civil rights lawyer, and senator. Readers trace his groundbreaking path to the White House and his unique position as the first African American president as they explore main text enhanced with annotated quotes from Obama and those closest to him. In addition, full-color photographs, sidebars, and a comprehensive timeline chronicle the legacy of this...
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Ellen DeGeneres is a stand-up comedian, actor, author, and TV host whose daytime talk show won an unprecedented fifteen Emmy Awards just in its first three seasons. She made television history in 1986 as the first female comedian to be invited by Johnny Carson to the famed "couch" after her first performance on his show, and in 1997 when she revealed her homosexuality to Oprah Winfrey on the air. This profile offers insight into Ellen DeGeneres' life...
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"Explores the life and work of business magnate and inventor, Elon Musk, an influential figure in today's economy who aims to change the way we live via futuristic enterprises such as high-speed transportation, solar power, and a human colony on Mars. Includes timeline." --
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This book details the life of superstar Jennifer Lopez. Lopez was the first Latin actress to be paid one million dollars for a motion picture, and she went on to become the highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood history. In 2012, Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, often regarded as one of the highest honors an entertainer can receive. Readers will learn about Lopez's childhood in the Bronx, her evolution from talented dancer to...
5) Tim Tebow
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Examines the life, accomplishments, and career of the football star.
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"In 2011, Michelle Obama said, "There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made." Since leaving the White House, she has continued to live by those words. Readers explore the most current examples of her activism, but they also take a look into her past to see how her impressive educational and professional background made her a unique and historic First Lady. Detailed sidebars, vibrant photographs, and annotated...
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"Lady Gaga is an icon to her fans, and many of them look to her for inspiration in their daily lives. How did she become such an important figure in pop culture? Readers will discover the answer to this question as they explore her life from her rise to the top of the pop charts to her leading role in the critically acclaimed film A Star Is Born. Lady Gaga's life, career, and advocacy for mental health awareness are presented to readers with the help...
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Known today for blockbuster films like Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. has bounced back from a decades-long struggle with drug addiction to become a top player in Hollywood. This captivating volume provides an incisive biography of Robert Downey Jr. Readers will learn about Downey's upbringing in an artistic family, the trials of early stardom, his downward spiral and acting failures, his road back to recovery, and his cautious yet successful comeback....
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"Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most famous and influential actors in Hollywood. Since 2008, he has been at the center of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the road to leading this incredibly famous franchise was difficult for Downey. This book examines how he is an inspiration to those who are struggling with personal dilemmas, especially substance abuse, and how he overcame those struggles to become the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Through...
11) Anne Hathaway
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"People in the News profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known individuals garnered public attention."--Publisher's website.
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Lucent Books
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[2015]
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"This title in Lucent's People in the News series details the life of soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. The early chapters talks about the difficulties he faced growing up poor in Mederia, but how as a young child was discovered to be a soccer phenom. Ronaldo was forced to live apart from his family at the early age of ten so that he could pursue his dream of becoming a professional soccer player and he has developed into one of the most popular and...
14) John Grisham
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Lucent Books
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[1999]
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Discusses the life, career, and influence of the popular writer of legal thrillers.
15) Michael Jordan
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Lucent Books
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[1999]
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Describes the life and career of Michael Jordan, including his childhood in North Carolina, involvement in sports, success with the Chicago Bulls, retirement from basketball, second career in baseball, and triumphant return to the Bulls.
18) Elena Kagan
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Lucent Books
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[2012]
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"This series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known personages garnered public attention"--
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