Greenwood biographies

A biography of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, focusing on her life from childhood through adulthood, and detailing the events that shaped her political career, and includes a historical timeline.

An examination of Brazilian soccer star Pel?'s life, covering his personal history from childhood, his career as a multi-time World Cup champion playing for Brazil, his experiences in the United States playing for the New York Cosmos, and his recent, current, and future activities as ambassador for Brazil when it hosts the World Cup in 2014 and the Summer Olympics in 2016.

"This biography of Lance Armstrong surveys his cycling career as well as the details of his life outside of cycling"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a biography of "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart, discussing his childhood, how he decided to become a comedian, and his road to success at Comedy Central.

Chronicles the life of George Washington Carver, discussing the political and social atmosphere in Missouri during Carver's life, his years in slavery, his schooling, his career at Tuskegee, and his major achievements.

A biography of singer/songwriter John Lennon, discussing his early years in Liverpool, his accomplishments as a member of the rock group the Beatles, his solo work and activism, and his murder in 1980.

Presents the biography of nineteenth-century feminist and women's rights activist Jane Addams and chronicles her privileged childhood and education in rural Illinois and her work to improve the lives of urban immigrants.

A biography of actor Clint Eastwood covering his early years, professional career, and personal life, and describing both his many noted accomplishments and his failures. Includes a glossary and a bibliography.

"The cofounder of Microsoft, Bill Gates helped transform society by ushering in the era of ubiquitous personal computing"--Provided by publisher.