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". . . introduces young readers to Dr. Anthony Fauci, best known for his achievements in the sciences of contagious diseases and for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Readers learn . . . about Fauci's early years, education, and accomplishments"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life of Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House, and details her early life, political career, and legacy. Examines how she has changed the political landscape throughout her career. Includes color and black-and-white photographs.

"Nancy Pelosi is a beacon of patriotism and integrity, demonstrating strength and leadership in her over 30 years in public office. A politician, mother of five, and tireless advocate for the underprivileged, she has dedicated her life to correcting injustice and inequality, and she serves her country with confidence and compassion. Rising from the California Democratic Party Chair to House Minority Leader to become the first woman Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is a gifted leader and an inspiration to young women everywhere"--Provided by publisher.

"Before he was Dr. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Anthony Fauci was a curious boy in Brooklyn, delivering prescriptions from his father's pharmacy on his blue Schwinn bicycle. His father and immigrant grandfather taught Anthony to ask questions, consider all the data, and never give up-and Anthony's ability to stay curious and to communicate with people would serve him his entire life. This engaging narrative, which draws from interviews the author did with Dr. Fauci himself, follows Anthony from his Brooklyn beginnings through medical school and his challenging role working with seven US presidents to tackle some of the biggest public health challenges of the past fifty years, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Extensive backmatter rounds out Dr. Fauci's story with a timeline, recommended reading, a full spread of facts about vaccines and how they work, and Dr. Fauci's own tips for future scientists"--.

Actor, author, and activist George Takei recounts his childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps for Japanese Americans during World War II and the impact the experience had on his later life.

"Jack and Annie search for the fourth secret of greatness for Merlin the Magician in Mexico City at the 1970 World Cup Games. They hope to learn something new from soccer player great, Pele"--.

An illustrated biography of Pel?, discussing his youth in Brazil, his early interest in soccer, and his professional career. Includes a time line, a bibliography, and an index.

"[Shares the life story of] Muhammad Yunus, who from a young age was determined to make [a] difference in the world and eventually revolutionized global antipoverty efforts by developing the . . . economic concept of micro-lending"--Provided by publisher.

"To investigate the question of who is soccer's GOAT, fans can turn to facts and figures. The number of goals scored is an important statistic. But is it the only one that is important when evaluating a player's career? What about a player's longevity--how many games and minutes he played? What is their strike rate or goals per game? . . . How did the player perform when the stage was the biggest and the pressure was the highest? While the numbers might not reveal a clear cut winner, they may help fans reach their own conclusions about which soccer player has earned the title of the GOAT"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of Brazilian soccer player Pel?.