Who was-- ?

"Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA Draft and going on to win four NBA championships, Shaq proved that he could dominate almost any player. But the fifteen-time All Star who played for six teams throughout his nineteen-year NBA career isn't just a force on the court, he is also an actor, television host, musician, and businessman who is always ready to crack a joke or bust a dance move. Find out more in this book"--.

Highlights the life, times, achievements, and legacy of "Peanuts" cartoonist Charles Schulz. Includes timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a bibliography.

A biography of early pioneer, Daniel Boone, describing how he opened up the territory of Kentucky to settlers.

An illustrated biography introducing students to the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., discussing his childhood, schooling, beliefs, role in the civil rights movement, and other related topics.

A biography of one of America's most famous rock musicians, Elvis Presley.

An illustrated biography of Walt Disney, covering his childhood, fondness for drawing, and work in various fields before creating the Mickey Mouse character and starting his own company.

An introduction to the life and family of Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamen.

A biography that celebrates the life and achievements of TV legend, pioneer, and activist Betty White.

"Starting in the 1960s, John Lewis began his activism alongside civil rights legend and good friend Martin Luther King Jr. He participated in many now-historic events, including the 1963 March on Washington, the Freedom Rides, and the Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. John continued his impactful career when he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1986. He went on to serve seventeen terms until his death in 2020. A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, John Lewis is considered an American hero and an icon of the civil rights movement"--.

"Before Frank Sinatra became the . . . star that we remember him as, he was just a young boy singing for spare change in his family's New Jersey tavern. Those small beginnings would be the start of a . . . career in which Frank became one of the best-selling musicians of all time--selling over 150 million records worldwide. More than just a musician, Frank also went on to win an Academy Award and a Golden Globe during his career as an actor. With hundreds of songs from several genres such as big-band, swing, jazz, and pop, the . . . singer is considered one of the world's . . . beloved entertainers"--Provided by publisher.