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Larry Walker

1999
A biography of the Colorado Rockies outfielder who was named MVP in 1997 after leading his league in home runs.

John Daly

1999
A biography of the golfer whose tactics and behavior have shocked his opponents, but who proved his ability by winning the British Open in 1995.

Dav Pilkey

2013
Text and illustrations look at American author Dav Pilkey.

Goldberg

pro wrestler Bill Goldberg
2002
Traces the personal life and career of professional wrestler Bill Goldberg.

In the ring with Goldberg

2002
Color photos and simple text show the wrestling prowess of Goldberg, fighting such opponents as Scott Steiner and Kevin Nash.

Boy alone

a brother's memoir of growing up with an autistic sibling
2010
A memoir of the author's experience with his autistic brother in which he examines issues such as treatment, the nature of relationships without the benefit of language, and various attempts to help his sibling become a member of mainstream society.

A girl named Faithful Plum

the true story of a dancer from China and how she achieved her dream
2011
Traces the life and journey of Zhongmei Lei, whose name means Faithful Plum, from her life as a poor country girl to the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy to founding her own dance company. Includes full-color and black-and-white photographs.

Rainbow's end

a memoir of childhood, war, and an African farm
2007
The author describes the experiences of growing up on an African farm during the Rhodesian Bush War, white colonialism in the 1970s, and Zimbabwean independence in the 1980s.

Smoke signals

1998
Victor and Thomas have lived their entire lives on the same Indian Reservation but couldn't be more different. When Victor is called away, it's Thomas who comes up with the money to pay for his trip. The catch: Victor has to take Thomas along for the ride.

Chasing Shackleton

re-creating the world's greatest journey of survival
2013
Using authentic period clothing, equipment, and rations, Tim Jarvis and his team attempt to re-create Sir Ernest Shackleton's voyage to reach the South Pole and cross Antarctica 100 years ago.

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