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Royal couples

Harry and Meghan Markle, William and Kate Middleton, and Charles and Diana
A collection of articles on three royal couples--Prince Charles and Lady Diana, Prince William and Duchess Kate, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
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Game changers

the story of Venus and Serena Williams
This is the inspirational story of two tennis legends who were fierce competitors on the courts, but close sisters above all.
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The Mannings

the fall and rise of a football family
2016
"[Relates the story of the iconic football family, the Mannings, composed of] three NFL superstars: Archie Manning, the Ole Miss hero-turned-New Orleans Saint, his son Peyton, widely considered one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play the game; and Peyton's younger brother, Eli, who won two Super Bowl rings of his own"--Provided by publisher.
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Serena Williams

a champion on and off the court
Learn about the life and accomplishments of Serena Williams, famous tennis player.
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Life is not an accident

a memoir of reinvention
College basketball star and former player for the Chicago Bulls Jay Williams describes his rise to fame and the near-fatal motorcycle accident that deprived him of everything including his ability to walk. Williams recounts how he came back from his injuries to find a career as an ESPN college basketball analyst, and what he learned from the experience.
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Ranger games

a story of soldiers, family, and an inexplicable crime
Alex Blum was a good kid with one unshakeable goal in life: become a US Army Ranger. On the day of his leave before deployment to Iraq, Alex got into his car with two fellow soldiers and two strangers, drove to a local bank in Tacoma, and committed armed robbery.
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Jennifer Hudson

a biography of an American music idol
Examines the life of Jennifer Hudson, including her childhood in Chicago, her rise to superstardom from American Idol contestant to Grammy and Academy award winner, her family life, and her music and movie career.
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Serena Williams

setting new standards
2018
Tennis is one of the few sports that have allowed women to display their athletic talents for a period of decades. In all that time, no one has shown a greater combination of skill, speed, power, and drive than Serena Williams. An African American, she has risen to the top in a white-dominated sport. Off the court, she has opened an acclaimed clothing line that has made her a trend-setter in two occupations.
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Ivanka Trump

businesswoman and first daughter
Looks at the life of Ivanka Trump daughter of entrepreneur Donald Trump.
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Beyonc?

entertainment industry icon
A biography of singer Beyonc? Knowles, discussing her childhood, family, and career in music, acting, and social activism.
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