Presents a biography, in simple text with photographs, of gymnast, Carly Patterson, who won a gold medal in the all-around competition in the 2004 Olympic games in Athens and helped the United Stated win silver.
Chronicles the rise of Jeremy Lin from his high school and college years up to his place with the New York Knicks and describes the years of hard work and practice that brought him that success. Includes color photos.
A brief biography of American actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens, covering her upbringing, roles in "High School Musical" and sequels to the film, and success as a professional entertainer.
A biography of Jeremy Lin, a New York Knicks basketball player, discussing his rocky career and explains the faith, persistence and hardwork finally gave him his chance, and how he suddenly captivated the sport world.
Chronicles the events leading up to the shooting rampage in Tucson that left congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords critically wounded. Analyzes the reasons that the would-be assassin committed this act of violence and explores the possibility of paranoid schizophrenia. Includes color photos, a timeline, a glossary, and an index.
Thirteen-year-old student Luke Jackson describes what it is like to live with asperger syndrome, offering a new perspective on bullying, friendships, the challenges associated with AS, problems at school, dating, and more.
