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2) Barack Obama
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Reveals the story about the life and election of the first African American President of the United States.
3) Bill Gates
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A biography of Bill Gates including his childhood, his early work in computers, the founding of Microsoft and the expansion of the company, his private life, and future prospects.
5) Adam Sandler
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Describes the private life and professional career of actor-comedian Adam Sandler, who achieved popularity on the Saturday Night Live series.
9) Ben Affleck
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Profiles the life and movie career of Ben Affleck, including his early acting attempts, his relationship with Jennifer Lopez, and what he has planned for the future.
11) Michael Jordan
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Describes the life and career of Michael Jordan, including his childhood in North Carolina, involvement in sports, success with the Chicago Bulls, retirement from basketball, second career in baseball, and triumphant return to the Bulls.
14) Eminem
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Takes a look at the life and career of Eminem, a controversial rapper who can bring out a love/hate relationship with his supporters.
15) Lady Gaga
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Chronicles the pop singer's rise to fame, from her childhood and early career to her provocative and popular innovations in music, fashion, and performance.
16) George Lucas
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Examines the personal life, career, and success of the creator of the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" movies, whose technological innovations have had a major impact on the film industry.
17) Shaun White
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Shaun White has been riding boards since he was four years old...first a boogie board in the California surf, then a skateboard on his brother's ramp in the backyard, and finally a snowboard. He was so talented that, at seven years old, his parents entered him in his first amateur snowboarding contest, which he won. At thirteen he turned pro. Nicknamed "The Flying Tomato, " by his mentor, skateboarder Tony Hawk, White went pro in skateboarding at...
19) Elena Kagan
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"This series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known personages garnered public attention"--
20) Eminem
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English
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A biography of Eminem and his career as an entertainer, written for young adults.