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Girls like us

fighting for a world where girls are not for sale, an activist finds her calling and heals herself
2011
The author, a survivor of the commercial sex industry, shares her personal story, and discusses her efforts to help other girls who are victims of sexual exploitation through her nonprofit organization GEMS, Girls Educational and Mentoring Services.

Tito Ortiz

2012
Explores the life and career of martial artist Tito Ortiz, discussing his childhood, involvement with drugs and gangs, becoming a junior college state wrestling champion, and success as a UFC superstar.

David Ortiz

2010
A brief introduction to the life and career of baseball player David Ortiz that discusses his childhood, journey to the major leagues, and achievements.

David Beckham

2008
Profiles the life and achievements of David Beckham, discussing his childhood in England, early passion for soccer, amateur and professional careers, his performance in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, and his move to the United States to play in the MLS.

Discovering Wes Moore

2012
The author, a Rhodes scholar and combat veteran, analyzes factors that influenced him as well as another man of the name and from the same neighborhood who was drawn into a life of drugs and crime and ended up serving life in prison, focusing on the influence of relatives, mentors, and social expectations that could have led either of them on different paths.

Alex Rodriguez

2004
Looks at the life and career of Alex Rodriguez, a shortstop with the Texas Rangers professional baseball team.

On the field with-- Alex Rodriguez

2002
A biography of the talented Seattle Mariners' shortstop, Alex Rodriguez, who signed with the Texas Rangers for the 2001 season.

Game day

2005
Brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber, two NFL superstars, tell their story and how loyalty, determination, and the power of teamwork help all succeed.

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