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Sam

the boy behind the mask
2002
Tells the story of Sam Lightner, an Oregon boy born with a rare growth on one side of his face, describing the risky surgery he underwent at the age of fourteen to shrink the mass, and one neurosurgeon's refusal to give up on him when other doctors believed he would die.

Orianthi

2011
Photographs and text provide information about the life and career of Australian guitar player Orianthi Panagaris.

Shontelle Layne

2010
A brief biography of singer-songwriter Shontelle Layne that covers her childhood in Barbados, education, professional accomplishments, personal setbacks, and related topics.

An angel from hell

real life on the front lines
2010
Ryan Conklin recounts his experiences serving as a turret gunner with the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles in Tikrit, Iraq, revealing what day-to-day life is like for soldiers in the Middle East.

Michael Phelps

2009
Introductory biography of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.

Chris Paul

2010
Profiles the life of NBA player Chris Paul, discussing his childhood, early successes in the sport, and professional career.

Evan Longoria

2012
Chronicles the life and career of Evan Longoria, a professional baseball player for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Raven-Symone

2008
A brief biography of African-American actress Raven-Symone, that profiles her life and successful career.

Race car drivers

2008
Describes the history of car racing and the different types of auto racing, provides advice on becoming a race cardriver, and relates, in graphic form, the experiences of three drivers.

Ashley Shuyler

founder of AfricAid
2007
Tells the story of Ashley Shuyler, a young woman who was so impressed by the people of Tanzania when she traveled there with her family at the age of eleven, that she founded AfricAid, a nonprofit organization that raises money to help Tanzanian children, especially girls, get an education.

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