biography

"This high-interest title summarizes the history of the Indiana Pacers professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Reggie Miller"--.

"This high-interest title summarizes the history of the Memphis Grizzlies professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Pau Gasol"--.

"Meet the man who climbs trees for a living. Whether he's scouting out the perfect canopy shot for the BBC, or just looking for a little fun, James Aldred has climbed scores of behemoth trees. In this adventure memoir, Aldred carries us with him across the globe and up to the top of these towering forest titans as he recalls his most memorable encounters with trees and their inhabitants"--Provided by publisher.

"A Spanish translation of the picture book autobiography of Sonia Sotomayor . . ."--Provided by publisher.

From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of an American icon who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives.

"Examines the life of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and other informative backmatter."--Provided by publisher.

"Follow the courageous journey of John Lewis, a civil rights hero, congressional leader, and human rights champion whose unwavering fight for justice spans the past 50 years. The son of sharecroppers, Lewis grew up in the segregated South and rose from Alabama's Black Belt to the corridors of power on Capitol Hill. His humble origins have forever linked him to those whose voices often go unheard"--OCLC.

An autobiography of American dive-bomber pilot N. Jack "Dusty" Kleiss, recounting his early life, his military service including when he struck and sank two Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway, and his life after the service.

"When Hillary Clinton was a young girl, her parents taught her to be strong and brave. She worked hard at everything she did, from getting good grades to earning merit badges as a Girl Scout. When Hillary grew up, she became a lawyer, a senator, and even ran for president! Hillary's determination showed little girls they can do anything they set their minds to."--Back cover.

An illustrated biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton.