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Billy Graham

world-famous evangelist
2001
A biography of evangelist Billy Graham, discussing his childhood, his call to the ministry, and his career as traveling preacher and spiritual adviser to U.S. presidents.

Al Gore

leader for the new millennium
1999
Surveys the childhood, military career, and political activities of the man who served as vice president under Bill Clinton.

Jane Goodall

protector of chimpanzees
1997
Explores the life and research of the English animal behaviorist who undertook the first long-term study of chimpanzees in the wild.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

legendary first lady
2004
Examines the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, discussing her privileged childhood, her schooling and early career, her role as political wife and First Lady, her second marriage, and her later years.

Dr. Seuss

best-loved author
2003
A biography of the author of such books as "Green Eggs and Ham" and "The Cat in the Hat.".

Stephen King

king of thrillers and horror
2000
Traces the life of a popular novelist, from his childhood as an avid reader to his current success as a creator of horror fiction.

Oprah Winfrey

2005
Tells the life story of Oprah Winfrey, describing her difficult youth, her rise to stardom in journalism and television, her acting career, and her humanitarian work.

Anne Frank

2005
Tells in simple text and pictures the life story of Anne Frank, who hid from the Nazis with her parents for years in a secret apartment and wrote a diary that became famous after her death.

The Wright brothers

2005
Presents a short biography on aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright and profiles their early fascination with gadgets that led to the greater challenges of powered flight.

Tiger Woods

2005
Presents a short biography on golfer Tiger Woods and profiles his childhood in California, his early start in the game of golf, and his professional career.

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