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Wilma Rudolph

Olympic track star
2006
Tells the life story of Wilma Rudolph in graphic novel format, chronicling her transformation from a sickly child with a brace on her leg to an Olympic track-and-field champion, with a description of her later volunteer work.

Wilma Rudolph

athlete and educator
2000
A career biography of Wilma Rudolph, focusing on her accomplishments as an athlete and educator, and as the first American woman to win three gold medals at the same Olympics.

Chuck Norris

2002
Offers a brief introduction to the life of martial artist Chuck Norris, providing information on his childhood, his violent relationship with his father, his training, his film career, and other related topics.

John Lennon

1985
Presents the life of John Lennon, from his early years through the rise of the Beatles and their formation of Apple Records to his final days in New York after the group broke up.

Wilma Rudolph

run for glory
1975
A biography of the woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.

John Lennon

1982
A biography of the rock musician emphasizing his contributions to and influence on the music and culture of the Sixties and Seventies.

Pel?

the king of soccer
1992
Examines the life and career of the renowned soccer player from Brazil.

Pel?

soccer superstar
2008
A brief biography of former Brazilian football player, Pele, that chronicles his life and achievements.

Pel?

2011
A biography of Pel? that discusses his childhood in Brazil, professional soccer career, fame, achievements, and other related topics.

Wilma Rudolph

the greatest woman sprinter in history
2004
Profiles Wilma Rudolph, who overcame childhood polio to become an Olympic medal-winning runner.

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