Gateway biographies

"Examines the remarkable life of John McCain, from his time as a decorated veteran to elder statesman. Accessible text and plentiful photos cover McCain's early life, his military career, and his legacy in politics"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Olympic gold medalist and three time heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, born in Louisville, Kentucky as Cassius Clay, discussing his childhood, boxing career, conversion to Islam, draft evasion and diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease.

A brief overview of the life and career of musician Prince.

"Follow Loretta Lynch's journey from young law student to US attorney general. Learn how she turned perseverance and talent into success. Find out the true story behind the woman who became the nation's first female African American top legal adviser."--From the publisher.

A biography of human rights activist Nelson Mandela.

A biography of Malala Yousafzai, a Muslim teenage girl from Pakistan, who advocates for education of women and children, and whom the Taliban attempted to assassinate on October 9, 2012.

A coming-of-age profile of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who became the second woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court and overcame gender discriminaton and anti-semitism in order to achieve her appointment.

A look at the life and work of star author John Green.

A biography of Alberto R. Gonzales, attorney general of the United States during the George W. Bush administration, discussing his childhood in Texas, his school and military years, his legal career, his family, and his move to public life.

Chronicles the life of Condoleezza Rice, covering her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, her accomplishments in music, her first studies in foreign affairs, and the work she does as Secretary of State, as well as her interests and hobbies outside of politics.