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John F. Kennedy, Jr.

2000
A biography of the son of the thirty-fifth president of the United States, discussing his toddler days in the White House, "America's Most Eligible Batchelor, " the launching of his political magazine "George, " and his death in an airplane crash at the age of thirty-eight.

Fun home

a family tragicomic
2006
A graphic memoir about growing up with a remote dad who managed a funeral home while hiding his homosexuality. Contains adult content.

Iron man

the Cal Ripken, Jr. story
1996
A biography of Cal Ripken, Jr., the Baltimore Orioles shortstop who broke Lou Gehrig's record for number of consecutive games played.

Bono

rock star & humanitarian
2010
A biography of rock star and humanitarian Bono that discusses his childhood in Dublin, troubled teen years, rise to fame, activism, and other related topics.

Bono

fighting world hunger and poverty
2009
Provides an introduction to Bono, lead singer of the band U2, focusing on how he uses his celebrity to raise awareness and money to save African nations from hunger, disease, and poverty.

When John & Caroline lived in the White House

2000
Photographs and text portray the lives of John and Caroline Kennedy in the White House during their father's presidency.

Cal

celebrating the career of a baseball legend
2001
Photographs and newspaper articles help profile the career of baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr.

John Elway

2008
A biography of John Elway, a quarterback for the Denver Broncos, discussing his childhood, influences, and career path, and sharing details of his personal life and accomplishments off the field.

The hungry ocean

a swordboat captain's journey
1999
Sea captain Linda Greenlaw tells the story of a grueling thirty-day swordfishing voyage during which she and her five-man crew encountered savage weather, equipment failure, and sharks, along with the routine work of operating a fishing boat; and discusses other aspects of her unusual career.

Florence Griffith Joyner

dazzling Olympian
1989
A biography emphasizing the running career of the Olympic gold medalist who set new records in the 1988 Games in Seoul.

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