Powell, Phelan

Chronicles the life of actor and comedian John Candy, as well as his death in 1994.

Examines the life and work of the popular singer-songwriter whose early struggles led to overwhelming success.

Examines the history of phenomenal success of the band Hanson, made up of the three brothers, Isaac, Taylor, and Zach.

Describes the racing career, life, and accomplishments of the NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon.

Text and illustrations chronicle the life of seventeenth-century politician Sir William Berkeley, whom Charles I appointed governor of Virginia and whom Charles II removed from office after Bacon's Rebellion; includes a glossary, chronology, colonial time line, and further reading list.

Presents an introduction to boxing, and features profiles of four professional boxers, including George Foreman, Oscar De La Hoya, Marvin Hagler, and Zulfia Koutdussova, each with a chronology.

Text and illustrations present the life of John Jay, who fought for the U.S. as a diplomat and became the country's first Supreme Court chief justice; also includes a chronology, a Revolutionary War time line, a glossary, and a further reading list.

Follows the life and career of the popular actor, focusing on his struggle with dyslexia, his starring roles in such movies as "Risky Business," "Top Gun," and "Jerry Maguire," and his involvement in the Church of Scientology.