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Being Henry

the Fonz ... and beyond
Autobiography of actor, writer, and producer Henry Winkler, covering his early life and adolescence, his first breakout role as "The Fonz" on the classic TV show "Happy Days," and his storied career since that time, which include lauded TV shows like "Arrested Development" and "Parks and Recreation." Speaks to both Winkler's triumphs and struggles, always bolstered by the strength he found in sharing truth and kindness with his loved ones. Includes photographs.

9 lives by 35

an Olympic gymnast's inspiring story of reinvention
2023
"Olympic gymnast Mary Sanders shares her journey of grief, financial struggles, battles with coaches, rivalries, and injuries, but also her reinventions, as a Cirque du Soleil acrobat, as an entertainment executive, and as a mother"--Provided by publisher.

The many burdens of US President James Madison

Britain vs. America vs. Native Americans
2022
Looks at the presidency of James Madison, focusing on his relationhsip with the Native Americans and the War of 1812.

Shohei Ohtani

2024
Explores the career of Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani, looking at his road to success as a two-way player, some of his greatest moments, and more.

Black achievements in arts and literature

celebrating Gordon Parks, Amanda Gorman, and more
2024
"There are many forms of art and literature. Learn about Black people who have excelled in literature and the arts, including author Jason Reynolds, dancer Misty Copeland, and painter Kehinde Wiley"--Provided by publisher.

Memories and life lessons from the Magic tree house

2022
"Mary Pope Osborne recalls memories and lessons from her childhood side-by-side with quotations from her . . . Magic Tree House series"--Provided by publisher.

She sells seashells

Mary Anning, an unlikely paleontologist
2024
"In the early 1800s, Mary Anning was a young girl who collected fossils and shells on the seaside cliffs by her home; and even though she was a most unlikely scientist, Mary eventually made significant fossilized discoveries that paved the way for the development of the field of paleontology"--Provided by publisher.

Los superh?roes est?n en todas partes

2019
"Before Kamala Harris became a district attorney and a United States senator, she was a little girl who loved superheroes. And when she looked around, she was amazed to find them everywhere! In her family, among her friends, even down the street--there were superheroes wherever she looked. And those superheroes showed her that all you need to do to be a superhero is to be the best that you can be . . .Kamala Harris takes readers through her life and shows them that the power to make the world a better place is inside all of us"--Provided by publisher.

What you never knew about Tom Holland

2025
Describes the life and career of actor Tom Holland.

Leonardo Da Vinci's life of invention

2022
Presents an illustrated look at the life and career of artist, scientist, and inventor Leonardo da Vinci.

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