biography

"The book follows a group of Hispanic-Americans as they embark on an interactive museum tour to meet Latino heroes they may not have learned about in school. The high tech, immersive exhibit allows the tour group to virtually travel through time, visiting the Hispanic Union soldiers of the Civil War; marching with Ce?sar Cha?vez and Dolores Huerta in the farmworkers struggle; going to space with Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina to leave Earth's atmosphere; meeting the youngest woman to ever serve in Congress, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; and more. This ensemble of unlikely friends discover the rich history of Latinos in the United States, and gain new insights into their own American experiences"--OCLC.

Profiles five influential Black Americans in business and commerce, and explores their impact on the United States. Includes color photographs, sidebars, and additional resources.

Profiles five Black American civil rights activists and political leaders and their impact on civil rights and politics in the United States. Includes color photographs, sidebars, and additional resources.

Profiles five famous Black American scientists and inventors who have shaped the United States. Includes color and black-and-white photographs, sidebars, and additional resources.

Memoir of actor and entertainer Josh Peck, describing his personal life, career, pitfalls, and how he journeyed from anxious child star of Nickelodeon's "Drake & Josh" to content adult.

Presents the stories of thirty young men who influenced the world through their inventions, achievements, and efforts. Featured biographies range from Louis Braille and Jonas Salk to David Attenborough and Jaques Cousteau. Includes color illustrations, quotes, and sidebars.

Profiles five influential Black Americans and their impact on music, dance, filmmaking, and literature in the United States. Includes color photographs, sidebars, and additional resources.

Greek American actress, filmmaker, writer, and Olympic athlete Alexi Pappas writes a memoir discussing her mother's suicide that led to her search for female role models. She describes her struggle with post-Olympic depression, important moments in her life, and the lessons she learned that made her brave in her career as an athlete and as an artist.

Provides a memoir of the author, describing her experiences as a disabled woman, and how the sexism and ableism she encountered in society affected her self-worth, education, dating, and friendships. Explores her struggles to find care, accept her body, and change society's views that she is broken.

Presents a biography of musician Carrie Underwood that explores her early life and influences, revealing how she eventually became an international superstar. Details Underwood's many personal and professional accomplishments and includes black-and-white photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.