Lady Gaga is a songwriter, singer, and actress. But she has had some struggles along the way. Learn how she overcame them and how she's helping others do it too. Also includes a page for… More →
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As one of the most well-known and loved basketball players in the world, LeBron James has a lot of influence. Find out how he came to be known as "King James," and how he has used his fame… More →
I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult. Paul was a big bundle of joy when he was born. The trouble was, he grew so big that he couldn't… More →
Growing up in Australia, Liam Hemsworth's youth was focused more on surfing than acting. This entertaining biography describes Liam's rise to fame alongside his two older brothers who are… More →
American champion downhill skier Lindsey Vonn has won four World Cup titles as well as gold and silver in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. This intriguing book follows Lindsey's life and… More →
Lin-Manuel Miranda is a celebrated playwright, composer, and star of musicals. Read about his path in life that brought him from seeing his first Broadway show at age 7 to composing the smash More →
Who tried again and again to improve his design for a super-powerful water blaster? Lonnie Johnson! After years of tinkering with things and figuring out how they worked, he got the idea for… More →
Louisa May Alcott was known as a beloved writer of such books as Little Women, but what about before that? What happened when Alcott was younger? What did she do then that led to her being… More →
The first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison has broken barriers in science and medicine to become one of the most admired women worldwide. This fascinating book describes More →
Throughout his life, basketball superstar Earvin "Magic" Johnson has met both challenges and opportunities with perseverance and leadership. Dubbed "Magic," Johnson blazed a spectacular… More →
Malala Yousafzai is an advocate for education for girls around the world. Read about the dangerous path in life that led to her brave activism and worldwide acclaim. More →