Presents brief biographies of nearly fifty women athletes from the twentieth century, including Ora Washington, Althea Gibson, Tenley Albright, Wilma Rudolph, Chris Evert, Nancy Lopez Knight, Jackie Joiner-Kersee, and Janet Evans.
Profiles more than sixty actors, directors, and producers from different eras and cultures who have left their mark on their respective fields, from Charlie Chaplin to Drew Barrymore.
Examines the life and accomplishments of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Marie Curie, discussing her youth in Poland, her education, her role in the discovery of radioactivity and radium, and the controversies of her personal affairs.
Examines the life of golfer Tiger Woods, who became one of the world's highest paid athletes by the age of thirty, and discusses his life and career, his relationship with his father, and other related topics.
An introduction to the life and career of professional basketball player Michael Jordan that discusses his childhood, strong family ties, experiences playing college basketball, legendary years with the Chicago Bulls, and other related topics.
Examines the life and career of the successful actor, James Earl Jones, who overcame a severe problem as a stutterer to become one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment.
