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Jennifer Lawrence

star of The hunger games
2012
Offers a brief overview of the life and career of actress Jennifer Lawrence discussing her childhood, family, education, performances and awards.

Michelle Obama

from Chicago's South Side to the White House
2010
Discusses Michelle Obama's journey to the White House, covering her work at a Chicago law firm where she met Barack Obama, establishment of a public service program for the University of Chicago, and role as a mother and First Lady.

Elizabeth Dole

a leader in Washington
1999
A biography of Elizabeth Dole, discussing her childhood in North Carolina, her elementary and college days, her political accomplishments, and her marriage to presidential candidate Bob Dole.

John G. Roberts, Jr.

Chief Justice
2007
Describes the life and career of John Roberts, Jr., who became Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court in 2005.

Green Day

keeping their edge
2007
Tells the story of American rock band Green Day, chronicling their rise to fame and describing the changes the band has seen.

Prince William & Kate

a royal romance
2012
Photographs and text trace the relationship of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton.

Barack Obama

president for a new era
2009
A brief biography of Barack Obama that describes his childhood in Hawaii, family, education, and highlights from his political career, which includes becoming the first African-American elected to become the President of the United States.

Ted Kennedy

a remarkable life in the Senate
2009
In the early days of his career, Senator Ted Kennedy was mainly known as the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert Kennedy. But his service in the United States Senate - which has spanned more than 45 years - has earned him his own reputation as a hard-fighting and effective legislator. He has strived to fairly represent all Americans in his pursuit of social justice.

Barack Obama

working to make a difference
2006
A short biography of U.S. Senator from Illinois, Barack Obama describing his childhood, American and African heritage, education, and rise in state and national politics.

Sonia Sotomayor

first Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court justice
2010
Discusses the early life, education, career, and various achievements of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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