Presents a brief biography of Wilma Rudolph, discussing her childhood struggles with polio and scarlet fever, her Olympic triumphs, and her later years.
Reproductions and essays profile the life and work of artists Chuck Close, discussing his inspirations, the challenges he faces because of his medium, his creation of new printmaking techniques, and other related topics.
Contains photographs taken by American photographer Mary Ellen Mark between 1965 and 1998, each with an explanatory note, and includes a chronology of Mark's life, as well as an introductory essay that discusses her career and the sources of her inspiration.
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.
A brief biography of Brazilian soccer player Pel?, and how he started out as a boy from a poor neighborhood to become a professional soccer player and a national hero in Brazil.
