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  • Christopher Reeve

    Megan Howard

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, March 1, 1999)
    A biography of the actor who became well known for his movie portrayal of Superman and for his activities in support of nerve damage research since the riding accident that left him a quadriplegic
    Y

  • Gloria Estefan

    Michael Benson

    Paperback (Lerner Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Presents a biography of the Cuban-born singer, composer, and entertainer who has recorded such hits as "Into the Light," "Conga," "Turn the Beat Around," and "Reach."
    Y

  • Chief Crazy Horse

    Chet Cunningham

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, April 1, 2000)
    A biography of the Oglala leader who spent his life fighting to keep the white man from taking over Indian lands.
    Y

  • Legends of Santa Claus

    H. P. Jeffers

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Relates the story of Santa Claus from his historic origins to his current incarnation, discussing Saint Nicholas, the Americanizing of Santa, his commercialization, and his treatment in songs and movies.
    X

  • Thurgood Marshall

    Ruth Tenzer Feldman

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, March 1, 2001)
    Chronicles the life of Thurgood Marshall from his birth in Baltimore, through his school days, to his position as a lawyer for the NAACP and his eventual appointment to the Supreme Court.
    Y

  • Colin Powell

    Reggie Finlayson

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2003)
    A biography covering the childhood and military and political careers of General Colin Powell.
    X

  • Winston Churchill

    Janice Hamilton

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Examines the childhood, war years, political career, and personal life of the twentieth-century British statesman, soldier, and historian.

  • Louisa May Alcott

    Amy Katheran Ruth

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Discusses the life of the popular nineteenth-century author of "Little Women"

  • George Lucas

    Dana White

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Traces the life of the man who became well-known for his Star Wars movies, from his childhood in California to his career in films.
    Y

  • J.k. Rowling

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Explores the life and career of J.K. Rowling, author of the best-selling "Harry Potter" books, and discusses her struggles to become a successful writer.

  • Queen Latifah

    Amy Ruth

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Oct. 1, 2000)
    A biography of the young woman who rose from humble beginnings in New Jersey to become a popular rap singer, actress, and role model.
    W

  • Yasser Arafat

    George Headlam

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Chronicles the life and political career of Yasser Arafat, including his founding of the Palestinian National Liberation Movement and his time as leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
    X