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"Covering Mike Tyson's rise through the amateur and professional boxing ranks, this book follows the Brooklyn native from his early years as a 12 year old criminal in Brownsville to his 1988 heavyweight unification match with Michael Spinks. The book focuses on the Catskill Boxing Club and his home life with D'Amato and his surrogate mother Camille Ewald"--Provided by publisher.

Tananarive Due discusses how her mother's involvement in the civil rights movement inspired her to fight for what she believes in.

An introduction to David "Dav" Pilkey, creator of the Captain Underpants series of books, telling how he was able to overcome his childhood struggles with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder to become a successful author.

Presents a teacher's study guide for Sherman Alexie's "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" and includes story summary, activities, and assessment.

Chronicles the 1990 bout between Mike Tyson and James "Buster" Douglas and discusses both men's training, ambitions, and lives.

Profiles Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, describing how he went from a small town star in Oklahoma to a three-time Super Bowl winning champion with the Dallas Cowboys.

Runner Gail Devers had to conquer a crippling disease to regain the ability to walk, and then went on to race in the Olympics.