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1) Barack Obama
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Reveals the story about the life and election of the first African American President of the United States.
2) 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...
5) 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"--
8) Derek Jeter
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A biography profiling the life and career of Derek Jeter, shortstop for the New York Yankees.
9) 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.
10) Pope Francis
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Chronicles the life and career of Pope Francis, detailing his childhood in Argentina, tenure as Archbishop, and election as Pope.
14) J.K. Rowling
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Examines the personal life and professional career of the author of the best-selling Harry Potter novels.
17) Steven Spielberg
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Explores the public and private lives of Steven Spielberg, who has combined popular storytelling with artistic creativity to become hailed as the most successful film director in the world.
20) Usain Bolt
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A Biography of the Jamaican track and field star which documents his childhood, his setbecks, his record-breaking wins, and his life off the track.
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