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Today, Oprah Winfrey is one of the richest and most influential women in the United States. But she began her life in poverty and endured some terrible experiences in childhood before her father helped her turn her life around. This absorbing volume traces Winfrey's life from her difficult childhood through her early success to her rise to fame and fortune. Age-appropriate text covers important social studies material, while colorful photographs enliven the text. Photo captions, sidebars, and graphic organizers enhance the main text.

"A chapter book biography of Justice Sonia Sotomayor"--.

The author provides an account of his experiences as a crew member on a tall-masted schooner during a six-week voyage through the Great Lakes,and discusses his other explorations of the lakes, looking at their history, geology, and environmental disaster and rescue.

"'Today Show' co-anchor, Al Roker, shares his life lessons on success and happiness in a humorous essay collection"--OCLC.

Jackie Chan, on a quest to find twelve magical stones scattered across the globe, locates the rooster talisman, but loses it again.

A biography of Jackie Chan, a martial artist turned stuntman and international film superstar, covering his early life and his career.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to Sonia Sotomayor.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to Kathleen Kennedy.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to Angela Merkel.

"Meet Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. From the TV show that inspired her career to today's Supreme Court rulings and everything in between, Sonia Sotomayor has always been determined to do what is right and fair for all"--Provided by publisher.