The Achievers

Text and accompanying photographs trace the life of Tipper Gore, wife of Vice President Al Gore, from birth through the early days of the Clinton administration.

Describes the life of the outstanding tennis player who, in 1990, became the first African-American woman in thirty-two years to reach the singles final at Wimbledon.

A biography of professional hockey star Wayne Gretzky.

Traces the life of the young woman who entered professional tennis at age thirteen and won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics.

Tells the story of the Pittsburgh Penguins center Mario Lemieux, his leadership in the team's two Stanley Cup triumphs, and his struggles with back pain and cancer.

Describes the life of the West Virginia boy who won a place in the history of aviation as the first pilot to fly through the sound barrier.

Examines the life, career, and music of the influential singer-songwriter who has made significant contributions to the field of folk music and rock and roll.

A biography of the major league baseball player who is one of the select group to have hit 3,000 times and have had 10 seasons of more than 200 hits.

Presents the skating career of Eric Heiden, the American speedskater who won five gold medals at the 1980 Olympics.

A biography of the popular athlete who plays both professional baseball and professional football.