biographies

This book spotlights female scientist Temple Grandin, whose experience being on the autism spectrum has informed her advocacy and her work as an animal behaviorist.

Looks at the life and career of physicist Albert Einstein.

"Mahalia Jackson was known as the queen of gospel music. A close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s, she was also a civil rights activist who sang at the March on Washington. And she traveled the world, too! Experience all the . . . moments in Mahalia's . . . life in this . . . biography"--Provided by publisher.

"Athletes inspire people both on and off the field, and Megan Rapinoe understands her responsibility to use her fame and visibility to push for positive changes in her sport and in the world as a whole. Young sports fans are sure to be captivated by stories of Rapinoe's soccer stardom, but as they learn about her game-winning goals, they'll also learn about her advocacy for equal pay, racial equality, and LGBT+ rights. These topics are all presented in an age-appropriate way, with the help of Rapinoe's own words highlighted in quote boxes and bright photographs of this superstar in action"--Provided by publisher.

"Chris Evans is best known for playing a superhero on the big screen. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), he played Steve Rogers--also known as Captain America. In the movie Captain America: The First Avenger, this hero is described as 'not a perfect soldier, but a good man.' 'A good man' is a way many people have described Chris Evans too. He uses his voice to speak out about causes that matter to him. He also gives his time and money to help kids who are sick. These things and many more help make Chris Evans a real-life superhero!"--Provided by publisher.

"Brie Larson plays a superhero on the big screen, and she's also done many heroic things in her real life too. Readers explore her . . . biography--from her casting as Captain Marvel to her work on behalf of women's rights and equality"--Provided by publisher.

"Misty Copeland is the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Before she made history and became a symbol of change in the world of ballet, she was a determined girl who loved watching gymnastics and dancing on the drill team. She worked hard and overcame many obstacles to fulfill her dream of becoming a great ballerina. This book helps kids explore how Misty went from being a shy young girl growing up in California to a world-famous ballet dancer and a role model to many people"--Back cover.

"Follow the . . . rise of France's hot-shot striker, Kylian Mbapp?, from his breakthrough season in a young Monaco side and his goal in 2018's World Cup final to his big-money move to Paris Saint-Germain"--Back cover.

A brief biography of animator Walt Disney, discussing his childhood, the creation of Mickey Mouse and his theme parks.

"Millie Bobby Brown rose to fame playing the character Eleven on the Netflix TV show, Stranger Things. Now she's using her fame to try to make the world a better place. Learn more about Millie's acting and activism!"--Provided by publisher.