Presents the life and career of African-American major league baseball player Jackie Robinson focusing on his childhood, education, baseball seasons, and retirement. Also discusses the taunts and threats he faced, his marriage and children, and his induction into baseball's Hall of Fame.
A biography of rock guitarist Jerry Garcia, one of the original founders of the band The Grateful Dead, discussing his family and youth, the progression of his music career, his drug use, and other details of his personal life.
Chronicles the life of journalist and film critic Gabriel Garcia Marquez, discussing his childhood, schooling, political views, influence on world literature, interactions with world leaders, and other related topics.
A biography of American performer, music producer, and video director Beyonc? Knowles, covering her upbringing, success in the entertainment industry, participation in various commercial and philanthropic ventures, and role as a cultural icon.
A biography of American actress Angelina Jolie, covering her upbringing, education, relationships, work in various films, and efforts as a human rights advocate, with illustrations, a chronology, and more.
Presents a biography of twentieth-century American poet Sylvia Plath, based in part on information from journals and archives released since 2000, as well as interviews with a personal acquaintance.
Presents a comprehensive biography of Muhammad Ali, and describes his childhood and boxing career, his religious conversion and refusal to go to Vietnam, and other major events in his life.
Presents a biography of twentieth-century American author, F. Scott Fitzgerald examining his life and literary career which included his classic novel "The Great Gatsby," and explores how he influenced American culture during the Jazz Age of the 1920s.
Chronicles the life and accomplishments of hip-hop artist Kanye West, describing his childhood, family background, education, influences, personal and professional setbacks, and relate topics. Includes a time line.
