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Carrie Underwood

a biography
Presents a biography of musician Carrie Underwood that explores her early life and influences, revealing how she eventually became an international superstar. Details Underwood's many personal and professional accomplishments and includes black-and-white photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Jane Goodall

a biography
Presents a biography of noted primatologist Jane Goodall, and chronicles her life and research on the behavior of chimpanzees, her efforts to promote wildlife conservation, and more.

John F. Kennedy

a biography
A biography of John F. Kennedy that discusses his life from childhood to his assassination.

Chief Joseph

a biography
Chronicles the life of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians, discussing his interactions with Lewis and Clark, his reaction to the white settlers changing his tribe's way of life, his efforts to help his people through the loss of their land and freedom, and the myths that surround his life.

Oprah Winfrey

a biography
Presents a biography of television celebrity Oprah Winfrey, discussing her early life, her success as host of the "Oprah Winfrey Show," and her personal and public struggles.

Prince William

a biography
A biography of England's Prince William, the oldest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, and heir to the throne, discussing his birth and childhood, education, influences, and accomplishments, and including photographs and a time line.

Carrie Underwood

a biography
Chronicles the life of country singer Carrie Underwood, discussing her childhood in Oklahoma, college years, "American Idol" win, chart-topping songs, dedication to country music, personal life, and other related topics.

Harriet Tubman

a biography
An exploration of the life of Harriet Tubman that discusses her childhood, escape from slavery, involvement in the Underground Railroad and Civil War, fight for women's rights, and other related topics.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

a biography
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.
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Pel?

a biography
2014
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.
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