biography

Provides a brief biography of Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa who spent twenty-seven years in prison for his beliefs.

A brief biography of professional basketball player Kevin Durant.

"Tatiana Maslany was plenty famous before she became part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, giving a stunning performance in Orphan Black. But, as a character in the MCU, she is reaching a whole new audience, trying out new acting muscles-and growing some other muscles too! In this book, readers are introduced to Tatiana, her career, and how she got her part as She-Hulk and her alter ego Jennifer Walters. Full-color photographs accompany low level text written for struggling or reluctant readers"--Provided by publisher.

"When she played her first starring role on TV, Brec Bassinger was only 16. Only a few years later, she was cast as Stargirl, a character based on a DC comic of the same name. The story of a girl who finds a cosmic staff, Stargirl offers younger superhero fans a chance to relate to their hero who faces not only villains, but also the halls of her high school. This book introduces Stargirl and Brec to new fans and old through a look at her life and career thus far"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of professional football player Patrick Mahomes.

"The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced a new Captain America, Sam Wilson, or the superhero previously known as Falcon. Played by Anthony Mackie, the new Captain America will be an integral part of the MCU's next steps. How did Mackie go from being a supporting character to a main one? This book takes readers through his journey, highlighting Mackie's preparation and belief that elevating a Black actor to be Captain America makes an important statement"--Provided by publisher.

"Shang-Chi is known throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe--and Simu Liu, who plays him, is known all over the world! Was Simu ready for superstardom when he took the role? In this book, readers find out how Simu prepared to play Shang-Chi as well as about his early life and career"--Provided by publisher.

A brief, illustrated biography of Filipina freedom fighter and food scientist Maria Orosa. Celebrates how she used her knowledge of chemistry to make "superfoods" for prisoners of war, foods she hid in hollow bamboo tubes, and how after the war she would go on to become an influential food scientist. Includes a recipe for Maria's Freedom Cookies.

Chronicles the life of scientist Tu Youyou who created a treatment for malaria using traditional Chinese medicine and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, and details her early life, scientific career, and achievements. Includes color illustrations, a timeline, text-related questions, and an activity.

Provides an illustrated children's biography of Watatru "Wat" Misaka, a Japanese American who was the first person of color to play professional basketball in the United States. Describes his childhood, the backdrop of World War II and anti-Japanese sentiment, his basketball career at the University of Utah, his military service, and his short career as a professional basketball player.