A real-life reader biography

Text and photos chronicle the life and career of Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs, up to early 2000.

Chronicles the life and career of children's book author Roald Dahl, who wrote "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "James and the Giant Peach.".

A biography of the creator of the popular "Peanuts" comic strip.

Relates the story of the rise to fame and the tragic death of this Texas-born Tejano singer.

Presents a biography of the Cuban-born singer and composer who has recorded such hits as "Into the Light," "Conga," and "Reach.".

Presents a biography of the St. Louis Cardinal power hitter who broke Roger Maris' single-season home run record in 1998.

A biography of the young Chinese-American figure skater who won National and World Championships in 1996 and a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics.

Profiles the life and career of basketball star Kobe Bryant.

Chronicles the life and career of children's book author Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, who wrote "Green Eggs and Ham, " "The Cat in the Hat, " and "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.".

A biography of the Austrian-born bodybuilder who has become a popular movie star.