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Follows the early years, musical career, and charity work of the musician who organized the Live Aid project in 1985 to raise money for the starving people of Africa.

Profiles the life and achievements of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and includes a timeline, a glossary, and related resources.

Presents resources for teaching "Holes," the story of a boy who begins a journey of self-discovery after being sent to a juvenile detention center where he is forced to dig holes, including a summary, a profile of the author, pre-reading and culminating activities, and vocabulary exercises, discussion questions, and activities for each chapter.

looks at the life of Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor, discussing her career, volunteer work, and how her Hispanic heritage has shaped her choices and path in life.

"Celebrates contemporary achievements of African Americans from the 1950s to the 2010s in all aspects of American culture, including the arts, sports, politics, and the sciences. Intended for fifth to eighth grade students"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the life of the African American stateswoman, discussing her childhood in Birmingham during a time of racial tensions, her academic career, her government appointments, and her current tenure as Secretary of State under George W. Bush.

Chronicles thirty days in the professional life of Carol Anderson, a music and movement teacher and an educational consultant.

A biography emphasizing the career of the champion player who was a member of the gold medal winning United States team in the 1976 Olympics.

A biography of actor John Travolta, discussing his childhood in New Jersey, his early fame, his devotion to Scientology, and his comeback after years of relative obscurity; and looking at other aspects of his life and personality.