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The author describes the sometimes incredible details of her second pregnancy, telling how she and her husband, both driven Harvard academics, came to the decision to have their son after the fetus was diagnosed with Down syndrome, and sharing the extraordinary events that helped them know they had made the right decision.

An illustrated biography of Sheila Cornell Douty, the first baseman of the U.S.'s first Olympic softball team, who won gold in 1996.

The author describes how she decided to become a botanist, what education she needed, and what work opportunities are available in the field of botany. Includes plant science lessons.

A brief description of the career and achievements of the movie actor.

A biography of the Olympic gold medalist and world champion in both the long jump and the heptathlon.

Traces the life story of the star athlete Bo Jackson and discusses his double career in professional baseball and football.

A biography of the winner of 11 United States Tennis Association titles whose debut at Wimbledon made her the youngest player ever to compete in that tournament.

A brief biography of film star Jim Carrey that profiles his life, early career, and success in the entertainment industry.

Chronicles the life of actor Tom Cruise up to early 2000, describing his rise to stardom and his feelings about raising a family in the public eye.