Biography

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Bruce Lee

2000
A biography of the well-known actor and martial arts master, Bruce Lee, from his childhood in Hong Kong to his untimely death at the age of thirty-two.

The Beatles

2002
Tells the story of John, Paul, George, and Ringo, the four young men who formed The Beatles, discussing their accomplishments as a group and as individuals.

Eleanor Roosevelt

2000
Discusses the personal and public life of the woman who was First Lady during the difficult years between the Depression and World War II.

Frank Gehry

2006
Presents a brief biography of architect Frank Gehry, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, his education, and his career as a ground breaking architect. Includes photographs of many of his important designs.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

2005
Presents a brief biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, and includes information on her early life in the suburbs of Chicago, her school and college life, how she met Bill Clinton, and her continuing political career.

Daring pirate women

2002
Profiles pirates throughout history, especially women pirates of Europe, America, and Asia, such as Princess Alvilda, Ingean Ruadh, Grany Imallye, Elizabeth Killigrew, Anne Bonny, and Lai Cho San.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

2005
Examines the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, discussing his childhood in Austria, his careers as a bodybuilder, and action star in Hollywood, and his move into politics which led to his being elected governor of California in 2003.

Osama bin Laden

2004
Presents biographical information about militant Islamic leader Osama bin Laden, including his role in international terrorism and the beliefs that fuel his actions.

Colin Powell

2004
A biography covering the childhood and military and political careers of General Colin Powell.

Louisa May Alcott

1998
Discusses the life of the popular nineteenth-century author of "Little Women.".

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