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Olga Korbut

a biographical portrait
1975
A biography of the famous Soviet gymnast stressing her career and including her suggested exercises for making the body supple in preparation for real gymnastics.

Homegrown terror

the Oklahoma City bombing
2013
"Examines the Oklahoma City Bombing, including the events of April 19, 1995; stories from witnesses, survivors, and rescue workers; the perpetrators behind the terrorist attack and the aftermath of the tragedy"--Provided by publisher.

The story of the wrestler they call "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan

2000
A biography of the professional superstar wrestler known as "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan.

Bill Elliott

the fastest man alive
2004
Chronicles the NASCAR career of "Awesome" Bill Elliott, describing his start in racing at the urging of his father, his "decade of dominance" beginning in 1983, during which he won forty races, and his 2002 comeback after years of losses.

Bruce Willis

2001
A biography of actor Bruce Willis, sharing the story of how he overcame a childhood stuttering problem to become a Hollywood star.

Bill Gates

2006
Presents a brief biography of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, providing information on his early life, his education, his love of computers, and how he started Microsoft.

Yo-Yo Ma

2004
Presents a short biography of celebrated cellist, Yo-Yo Ma from his childhood in Paris, France, his Chinese roots and musical heritage, Harvard education, and entrance into a full-time musical career.

Greg Norman

1998
A biography that concentrates on the professional career of the Australian golfer, dubbed the "Great White Shark, " who has won many tournaments, including the British Open.

Kerry James Marshall

2000
An introduction to the art of Kerry James Marshall, featuring reproductions of over one hundred drawings, paintings, collages, video stills, and installations, most focused on the theme of the African-American experience, with text in which the artist discusses his development, and comments on individual artworks.

Bill Gates

an unauthorized biography
1999
A biography of the math whiz kid who grew up to co-found Microsoft, the world's leading computer software firm.

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