People in the news
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Prince William
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Tobey Maguire
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4) Tupac Shakur
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Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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50 Cent
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9) Al Gore
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Profiles Al Gore who in addition to being Vice President also won the Nobel Peace Prize for his crusade to prevent global warming.
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Brett Favre
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Danica Patrick
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Fidel Castro
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Jay-Z
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Kanye West
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Nancy Pelosi
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Oprah Winfrey
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Will Smith
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Cesar Millan
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Derrick Rose
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Eli Manning
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Michael Phelps
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Tina Fey
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Alex Rodriguez
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Apolo Ohno
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Glenn Beck
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Jeff Gordon
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Jennifer Hudson
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Katy Perry
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Kobe Bryant
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Lady Gaga
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Leonardo DiCaprio
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Michelle Wie
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Robert Downey Jr
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Sandra Bullock
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48) Spike Lee
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English
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Description
Spike Lee is the mastermind behind movies such as Malcolm X and Chi-Raq. His work often explores race, identity, culture, and politics within the sphere of the black community. This compelling biography profiles the life and career of Shelton Jackson Lee, the most prominent African-American filmmaker in the United States.
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Usain Bolt
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50) Alicia Keys
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
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Description
Profiles the life and career of songwriter and musician, Alicia Keys.
51) Beyoncé
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
A biography on Beyoncé, from her beginnings as a shy child to the birth of her daughter.
52) Eminem
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
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Description
A biography of Eminem and his career as an entertainer, written for young adults.
53) Jet Li
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of martial arts expert, Jet Li, written for young adults.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The perseverance of Lindsey Vonn is inspiring. This engrossing narrative describes how Vonn overcame the estrangement from her father, numerous debilitating injuries, and difficult personal relationships to blossom into arguably the greatest World Cup alpine skier of all time. Readers understand the importance of setting goals, as Vonn did at age eight when she wrote of her desire to win Olympic gold. They learn as well about the need to battle through...
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English
Description
Former teen idol Neil Patrick Harris can be described as something of a Renaissance man, someone who is intelligent and accomplished in a variety of areas, and who can act, sing, dance, play music, and perform live. Harris's career has spanned more than twenty years. During that time, he has gone from playing the baby-faced do-gooder Doogie Howser in the late 1980s and early 1990s to playing the phenomenal cad Barney Stinson in the hit show How I...
56) Roger Federer
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of tennis player, Roger Federer, written for young adults.
57) Sarah Palin
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
Description
Profiles the life and career of political figure Sarah Palin.
58) Taylor Lautner
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of actor, model, and martial artist, Taylor Lautner.
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Taylor Swift
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60) Wyclef Jean
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of the life of hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean.
61) Nicki Minaj
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
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Description
Profiles the life and career of hip-hop artist, Nicki Minaj. Includes her contributions to the hip-hop culture across America.
62) Oscar Pistorius
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
Description
Discusses the life of South African sprinter, Oscar Pistorius.
63) Shaun White
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of the life of two-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder, Shaun White.
64) Tim Tebow
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books, an imprint of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of professional football player Tim Tebow.
65) Amy Poehler
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
A biography of Amy Poehler and her career as an actor and comedian, written for young adults.
66) Ryan Gosling
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
Description
Profiles the life and career of actor Ryan Gosling, written for young adults.
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Blake Shelton
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Cristiano Ronaldo
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Jennifer Lawrence
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Prince William and Duchess Kate
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English
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Many people know that Serena Williams has triumphed on the tennis court, challenging racist and sexist attitudes as she rose to the top of her sport. However, it may surprise readers to discover that she is also a humanitarian, an actress, and a fashion icon. With motivational quotes from Williams and a timeline of her milestones thus far, readers will enjoy learning more about this inspiring woman who is more than just a sports star.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Taylor Swift first made a name for herself by writing love songs. However, she's become more outspoken in both her music and her public statements concerning feminism, political issues, and her place as a woman in the music industry. This change in her life and her music is documented in age-appropriate main text that is supplemented with quote boxes featuring empowering words from this famous singer. Vibrant and informative design elements include...