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Bill Gates

Presents a short biography on Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, his early life, education, and entrance into the world of big business.
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Walt Disney

creator of Mickey Mouse
1996
Relates the life of the master of animation and founder of Disneyland including both personal and professional endeavors.

Bob Dylan

the life and times of an American icon
2003
Profiles Bob Dylan, a singer and songwriter for over forty years who is known for such songs as "Blowin' in the Wind," "Just like a Woman," and "Things Have Changed," the Academy Award winning song from the film, "Wonder Boys.".

Rosie O'Donnell

talk show host and comedian
2000
A biography of a popular talk show host, describing her childhood, education, and career in comedy, the movies, on Broadway, and on television.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

activist first lady
1994
Close up look at first Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton from her childhood through her college years to the White House.

Isaac Asimov

master of science fiction
1998
Details the life and career of this prolific writer of both science fiction and non-fiction who, at the time of his death, had written close to five hundred books.

Ann Richards

politician, feminist, survivor
1996
Covers the public and private life of the second female governor of Texas, from her childhood in the small town of Lakeview, through her one term in the state's highest office.

Wilma Mankiller

leader of the Cherokee Nation
1994
Text and photographs discuss the life and achievements of the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller.

Bob Dole, legendary senator

1997
Explores the life and career of Bob Dole, from his childhood in Kansas through his military service and learning to cope with his disability to his many years as a member of Congress.

Henry Cisneros

building a better America
1995
An in-depth look at Henry Cisneros who is a leader, an urban planner, and a cabinet member from San Antonio, Texas.

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