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Tom Brady

2010
Biography of Tom Brady who excelled in sports from an early age and played both football and baseball in high school. He played for the Michigan Wolverines in college and eventually went pro for the New England Patriots and led them to a Super Bowl victory in his second season.

Andruw Jones

love that glove
2001
An illustrated biography of the baseball player who became a World Series hero at 19 and a Gold Glover at 21.

Andruw Jones

2008
A biography of baseball player Andruw Jones, who was born on the Caribbean island of Curacao and became the youngest player to hit a home run in a World Series when he hit two in the 1996 World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Orlando Bloom

2007
Follows the life and career of actor Orlando Bloom, discussing his accident-prone childhood and young adulthood, his family and education, and his starring roles in the "Lord of the Rings" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogies.

Shannon Miller

my child, my hero
1999
Chronicles Shannon Miller's gymnastics career and discusses her parents' support, her religious beliefs, and her Olympic victories.

The dressmaker of Khair Khana

five sisters, one remarkable family, and the woman who risked everything to keep them safe
2011
Recounts the true story of Kamila Sidiqi, a woman who was forced to support herself and her five siblings after the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul and her father and brothers fled the country.

Tom Brady

2006
Profiles Tom Brady, the star quarterback for the New England Patriots who led his team to three Superbowls and a record winning season for 2004.

Super sports star Stephon Marbury

2002
Profiles basketball player Stephon Marbury, whose childhood dreams of an NBA career led him to play for Georgia Tech University, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the New Jersey Nets, and the Phoenix Suns.

Josh Wolff

three-team player
2006
Presents a brief biography of professional soccer player Josh Wolff, providing information on his childhood, how he learned to play soccer, and his accomplishments on the field.

Andruw Jones

all-star on and off the field
2008
Profiles Atlanta Braves outfielder Andruw Jones, discussing his early life in Cura?ao and career with the Braves through the 2005 season.

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