Breakout biographies

"The first Muslim American woman to wear a hijab while competing for the United States in the Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad ... [became] the first female Muslim American athlete to earn a medal at the Olympic Games [in 2016]. Full-color photographs and a detailed timeline provide readers with essential information into Muhammad's life"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the life and career of actor Leonardo DiCaprio, including his work as an environmentalist.

Looks at the life of African American ballet dancer Misty Copeland.

Explores the life and career of the most decorated American gymnast so far, Simone Biles.

Readers will learn about the game's creator, programmer Markus ""Notch ""Persson; Mojang, the company he founded to help make it a reality; and the team of people who've helped it reach its current popularity.

The civil rights movement of the 1960s brought John Lewis out of anonymity. As one of the "Big Six" leaders of the civil rights movement, he participated in the March on Washington as the youngest speaker of the event. Even after the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act were passed, Lewis continued to fight for civil rights. Readers will learn that today he represents Georgia in the House of Representatives and has advocated for healthcare reform, improvements to education, and reducing poverty. This biography shows that Lewis serves as a role model for young people throughout the country by fighting equal rights for all.

"Best known for being the seventh and current CEO of Apple Inc., Tim Cook is also an advocate of cybersecurity and environmental preservation. The first CEO of a Fortune 500 company to openly identify as gay, Cook has broken the mold and faced the challenges of being a member of the LGBTQ community in a position that is constantly scrutinized. Before joining Apple, Cook worked for IBM, Intelligent Electronics, and Compaq. With the use of photographs and a helpful timeline, this book gives readers the opportunity to learn more about Cook's fascinating and inspiring life.".

"Michael Phelps, nicknamed the Flying Fish, is the most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals. He has broken several world records in swimming and is now known as the greatest swimmer of all time. Diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, Phelps has broken the mold by overcoming the stigma surrounding the disorder. Although he retired from swimming after the 2016 Summer Olympics, Phelps still serves as a role model and a source of inspiration for young people around the world. This book provides readers with photographs and a timeline that give insight into Phelps's record-setting career.".

"Known for being the founder leader of SpaceX and many other enterprises, Elon Musk has been breaking the mold from a young age. Readers will learn many fascinating facts about this entrepreneur, engineer, and innovator, who has been working on such projects as reducing global warming, colonizing Mars, and developing technology for self-driving. An in-depth timeline and full-color photographs will spark readers' interest in the progression of Musk's trendsetting life.".