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Alex Ovechkin

2012
Looks at the life and career of Alex Ovechkin, a star player with the Washington Capitals professional hockey team.

Running for my life

one Lost Boy's journey from the killing fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games
2012
"Lopez Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike sponsored athlete on the US Olympic Team. Though most of us fall somewhere between the catastrophic lows and dizzying highs of Lomong's incredible life, every reader will find in his story the human spark to pursue dreams that might seem unthinkable, even from circumstances that might appear hopeless" --Amazon.com.

Carly Rae Jepsen

2014
This book describes the life and career of Carly Rae Jepsen, singer and songwriter who, in 2008, released her debut album "Tug of War.".

Three little words

a memoir
2009
Ashley Rhodes-Courter provides an account of her life, focusing on the nine years she spent in Florida's foster care system after being removed from her mother at the age of three, and explaining how her life changed after she was adopted.

Outside the lines

1996
Profiles the life and work of artistic prodigy Alexandra Nechita.

No limits

the will to succeed
2008

Sudden champion

the Sarah Hughes story
2002
Looks at the life of Sarah Hughes, the 2002 Olympic Gold Medal winner in figure skating, following her achievements on the ice from the age of three to her upset victory at the Olympics.

Alex Ovechkin

NHL superstar
2011
Introduces readers to the life and hockey career of Alex Ovechkin, detailing his personal and professional accomplishments. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

How to train with a t. rex and win 8 gold medals

2009
Presents statistical analogies pertaining to the training and competition achievements of American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, with illustrations.

Keira Knightley

2007
A brief biography of British actress Keira Knightley, discussing her childhood, schooling, and acting career.

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