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A brief biography of British actress Emma Watson.

Chronicles the life and career of the award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence.

As a sixteen-year-old in Venezuela, Jos Altuve attended a tryout camp with the Houston Astros. The Astros rejected him because he was too short, but that didn t break his spirit. He attended the tryout a year later and earned a minor-league contract with Houston. Just five-foot-five, Altuve has become a baseball phenomenon. He has played in four MLB All-Star Games and led the American League in hits, stolen bases, and batting average. In 2016, he even belted more than twenty home runs. Learn how Altuve overcame the odds in his first-ever biography. Full-color photos and plenty of vibrant quotes bring his story to life.

Emma Watson is best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, but her influence reaches far beyond the silver screen. In the public eye from a young age, Emma Watson has chosen to use her place in the spotlight to advocate for women's rights. She started the gender equality campaign HeForShe, works closely with fair trade garment retailers, and continues to act. Once a young unknown, Emma Watson has broken the mold and uses her place in the limelight to educate the world on pressing issues such as women's rights and ecologically sustainable fashion.

"Jose Altuve is the superstar second baseman for the Houston Astros. At first, people thought he was too short to play professionally. But Altuve didn't give up. Learn how Altuve became one of baseball's best athletes.".

"[Presents, in graphic novel format, the memoirs of] Ryan Higa, one of the top creators on YouTube ... This is the story of how ... [he] went from being a relatively happy kid to being depressed and angry and filled with dark thoughts ... [thinking that he] had only one way out of this cruel world. This is the story of how ... [he] found a better way"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the baseball career of Jose Altuve and his place in the rich history of Latino MLB players: With stats, charts, infographics, timelines, and strongly controlled text"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents a brief biography of Emma Watson, who played the character Hermoine in the Harry Potter movies.

A biography of Chris Colfer, television actor and singer on the television show Glee, discussing his childhood, other roles, and his Golden Globe.

Learn about the life of actress Jennifer Lawrence in this title.