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Mary Lou Retton

power gymnast
1985
Follows the training and career of Mary Lou Retton, the first American woman gymnast to win a gold medal in the Olympics.

Sammy Sosa

2000
A brief biography of the Chicago Cubs power hitter, Sammy Sosa, who was voted professional baseball's Most Valuable Player in the home run record-breaking 1998 season.

Will Smith

2008
A brief biography of actor and rap musician, Will Smith, that chronicles his childhood and success in the entertainment industry.

Mary Lou Retton

a biography
1985
A biography of the sixteen-year-old athlete whose performance at the 1984 Olympics made her the first American woman to win a gold medal in gymnastics.

Will Smith

the funny, funky, and confident fresh prince
2004
Follows the career of Will Smith, from young rapper to television star to movie superstar, emphasizing his sense of humor, drive, talent, confidence, family relationships, and personal growth.

Nomo

the tornado who took America by storm
1996

Nomo

the inside story on baseball's hottest sensation
1996
Biography of Hideo Nomo, the first Japanese player in American baseball since the 1960s, whose career with the Los Angeles Dodgers earned him a slot on the 1995 All-Star team, and who was chosen the 1995 National League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers of America.

Roberto Alomar

star second baseman
1999
Discusses the personal life and professional career of the Puerto Rican-born all-star baseball player, Roberto Alomar.

Brad Johnson

play with passion
2004
Describes the life of Brad Johnson, quarterback for the Super Bowl winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and presents his belief that having passion is essential to any kind of success.

Sammy Sosa

2000
A biography of the Chicago Cubs outfielder who in 1998, along with Mark McGuire, broke the home run record previously set by Roger Maris.

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