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1) Gal Gadot
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Whether she is being an Israeli soldier, a law school student, a beauty queen or an Amazonian superhero, Gal Gadot is fascinating. From her early days as a tomboy playing in the backyard through her time wielding her Lasso of Truth on the movie theatre screen, Gadot has had an amazing life. Read about how she almost became a Bond girl and how she does her own stunts. Meet Gal Gadot, actor, wife, mother, and a modern day Wonder Woman.
2) John Boyega
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"You already know him as the stormtrooper who became a hero in the latest Star Wars movie. Now get to know the man behind the character."
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Ever since she became famous for her role in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, audiences have been wondering about the actor Millie Bobby Brown. Up until being cast into the creepy TV show, almost no one had heard Brown's name before. This wasn't because she had other dreams besides acting. In fact, there was very little Brown wanted to do more than act. She put all of her tears into it. Her family put all of their money into it. In the end,...
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Chadwick Boseman is the superhero Black Panther in the Marvel universe. He's also Baseball Hall of Fame legend Jackie Robinson. And he's legendary musician James Brown. And he's former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Boseman is a versatile actor who makes a difference with his movies. He works hard and constantly challenges himself. He started out wanting to write and direct plays, but kept pushing to see what was next. He continues to push...
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"Steph Curry was surrounded by basketball as a kid. He practiced with his brother and his dad, who was a professional player in the NBA. He heard about basketball at the dinner table and watched all his dad's games on TV. Basketball had been a part of his life since the moment he was born, but when he wanted to play in college, coaches didn't think he was ready. Teams took one look at him and thought he was too small to be any good on the court. All...
9) Bryce Harper
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Describes the life and career of baseball player Bryce Harper.
11) Angelina Jolie
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Chronicles the life and career of the award-winning actress.
12) Bill Nye
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Bill Nye! Everyone knows he is the Science Guy! For years, he has been teaching people of all ages about how the world works and why it is so interesting. Now, sit back and meet scientist William Sanford Nye. Read about how he was introduced to the fascination of sundials, and how he ended up changing his life s direction because he happened to look a little bit like comedian Steve Martin. From engineer to comedian, scientist to entertainer, Bill...
13) Lorde
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Examines the life of the New Zealand singer, including her childhood, her musical influences, and career success.
15) Big Time Rush
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Describes the life and career of the members of Big Time Rush, including their popularity in music and television.
16) Daisy Ridley
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Have you seen "Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens"? She is the heroic desert girl dragging scrap metal across an alien planet. Have you ever wondered about the actress behind the scavenger? Meet Daisy Ridley. Before she flew in cinematic spaceships and fought off foes with her staff, she was just an ordinary girl with a big dream. Come along for Ridley's journey as she goes from performing arts student to desert scavenger and star. - back cover.
17) Carly Rae Jepsen
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Profiles the singer whose song, "Call Me Maybe," brought her instant fame, and relates how Justin Beiber helped her advance her career, and her future plans.
18) Malala
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Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, a young woman from Pakistan, was denied the privilege of attending school, shot by terrorists, and forced to leave her country. Her near assassination convinced Malala that God had kept her alive for a reason. She would continue to fight for children's rights to education. With 66 million children worldwide not attending school, Malala travels the world, inspiring politicians and other people to help them....
19) Joel Embiid
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Presents information about the life and accomplishments of the basketball player from Cameroon, Africa,
20) Misty Copeland
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"As one of six children raised by a single mother, Misty Copeland didn't have money to take private ballet lessons or buy expensive ballet shoes. Many times she wondered if she should try to be a ballerina--she looked so different than the other ballet students. With the help of mentors at her Boys & Girls Club and ballet instructors who believed in her, Misty learned how to work hard, care for her body, believe in herself, and dream big. Discover...