Bankston, John

A biography of actor Michael J. Fox, following his career from his early appearances in Canada to his starring role in television's "Spin City," and discussing his struggle with Parkinson's disease.

Discusses the life and work of American author Ray Bradbury, covering his upbringing in Illinois, Arizona, and California; his interest in writing; and his literary accomplishments.

A biography of American author Christopher Paolini that discusses his works, his family's role in his writing, and his rise to success.

Profiles the life and career of twentieth-century children's author Lois Lowry, and chronicles her childhood in New York in the 1940s, and her classic tales which includes "A Summer to Die," "Number the Stars," and "The Giver.".

Examines the life of author Katherine Paterson, discussing her childhood, influences, breakthrough, popular novels, and other related topics.

Tells the story of Dr. Robert Jarvik, discussing why he became interested in building an artificial heart, and following his work toward that goal.

A biography of the nineteenth-century English illustrator of children's books, for whom the Caldecott medal is named.

Examines the life of the eighteenth-century Austrian composer, from his acclaim as a child prodigy through his prolific musical career to his early death in 1791 at age thirty-five.

A biography of the nineteenth-century Austrian composer.

Presents a biography of physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking, who in spite of his affliction with Lou Gehrig's disease, continues to be an influence in the world of science with his theories about black holes and gravity.