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Books in A Bullseye Biography series

  • Bonnie Blair: Power on Ice

    Wendy Daly

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 16, 1996)
    An easy-to-read text and many special family photographs mark a chronicle of the life and speed-skating career of Bonnie Blair, the only American woman to win five Olympic gold medals, showing how a small but determined athlete can triumph. Original.
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  • MEET JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSI

    Anne Capeci

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Dec. 20, 1994)
    Featuring large type and numerous photos, a biography for young readers looks at the life of America's famous first lady, including her tenure in the White House, years abroad, publishing career, and life as a mother and grandmother. Original.
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  • Meet Shaquille O'Neal

    Stephanie St. Pierre

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Dec. 28, 1993)
    Illus. with black-and-white photos. Follow the rise of the hottest new star in the NBA--from his childhood in the Newark projects to his stellar college career at Louisiana State University to his current feats of magic in Orlando. Reading level: 2.9.
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  • Meet John F. Kennedy

    Nancy Bean White

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 3, 1993)
    A biography of the slain U.S. president discusses Kennedy's early years, his large and competitive family, and more. Original.
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  • Meet Oprah Winfrey

    Audreen Ballard

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Dec. 28, 1993)
    A portrait of Oprah Winfrey follows the inspirational life and career of the popular TV talk-show host, from her troubled childhood, through her early television days, to her dramatic success. Original.
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  • MEET HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON

    Valerie Spain

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 2, 1994)
    Offers a look at the personal and professional life of Hillary Clinton, from her childhood to her role as First Lady
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  • MEET HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON

    Valerie Spain

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 24, 1994)
    Profiles the First Lady who has redefined the notions of what a president's wife can and should do, charting her childhood, her entry into law, her relationship with her husband, and other inside information. Original.
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  • MEET STEVEN SPIELBERG

    Thomas Conklin

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 24, 1994)
    Profiles the prolific and wildly successful director, discussing everything from his days as a Little Leaguer to his position as creator of Jaws, E.T, Jurassic Park, and other films. Original.
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  • MEET ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

    Thomas Conklin

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 23, 1994)
    Traces the life of the former Mr. Universe, from his beginnings as a body builder to becoming a popular star on the Hollywood silver-screen, and his marriage to Maria Shriver. Original.
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  • Meet Martin Luther King, Jr.

    James T. de Kay

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Dec. 28, 1993)
    Illus. with black-and-white photos. This revised edition of the popular Random House Step Up(TM) Biography of the great civil-rights leader and advocate for peaceful resistance now includes new text and additional dynamic photos. Reading level: 2.2.
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  • Meet Maya Angelou

    Valerie Spain

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Dec. 20, 1994)
    Kids of all ages will be inspired by the spirit and determination that took Maya Angelou from a difficult childhood in rural Arkansas to international recognition as a writer, poet, actress, dancer, producer, composer, professor, and political activist.
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  • Meet Maya Angelou

    Valerie Spain

    Paperback (Demco Media, Dec. 1, 1994)
    Offers a look at the personal and professional life of the actress, dancer, producer, political activist, composer, poet, and writer
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