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Madame C. J. Walker
Katie Marsico
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2007)A biography of the African American businesswoman whose invention of facial creams and other cosmetics led to great financial success and who, throughout her life, devoted herself to many social and political causes.
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Magic Johnson
Ellen Lebrecque
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2007)Magic Johnson's fearlessness, courage, and determination were evident whenever he stepped on the basketball court. Those same characteristics have also served him well in his off-the-court battle with HIV. Readers will learn about how Magic Johnson has used his courage, knowledge, and wisdom to promote awareness and to help better urban communities everywhere.
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Oprah Winfrey
Judith Alter
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2007)Presents the life of the African American talk-show host, describing her rise from poverty to her current status as one the country's most financially successful television personalities.
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Yo-Yo Ma
Annie Buckley
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2007)Yo-Yo Ma is a world-class cellist who has won numerous Grammy awards and is beloved by audiences worldwide. Readers will discover how hard work and talent helped Ma rise to the top and how he uses his gifts to promote unity by bringing together musicians from around the world in his Silk Road Project.
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Ellen Ochoa
Annie Buckley
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2007)Ellen Ochoa's has a passion for engineering, space, and science. Readers will find out how Ochoa used this passion to earn a doctorate from Stanford and become the first Hispanic American female in space. Learn how she uses this passion to inspire students of all ages to work hard in school and follow their dreams.
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Bill and Melinda Gates
Dana Meachen Rau
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2007)Looks at the life of the founder of Microsoft, discusses the history of the company, and describes the charitable works done with his wife through their foundation.
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Andrew Carnegie
Sarah DeCapua
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2007)Readers will be introduced to Andrew Carnegie and his rise from impoverished immigrant to one of the world's wealthiest industrialists. Learn how this self-made master of the American steel industry put his leadership, determination, and wealth to good use by building libraries, schools, and universities that continue to benefit people today.
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Robert L Johnson
Annie Buckley
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2007)Readers will be introduced to Robert L. Johnson. They'll find out how his charisma, determination, and sharp business skills helped him earn a Master's degree from Princeton University, found one of the biggest television networks in the world, and become driving forces of the entertainment industry.
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Larry Page and Sergey Brin
James M Flammang
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2007)Discover how Larry Page and Sergey Brin started out as two ordinary computer science graduate students at Stanford University, but together, created Google, the world's most powerful information search engine on the Internet. Readers will learn about the power of innovation, creativity and tech smarts.
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Roberto Clemente
Vicky Franchino
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2007)Roberto Clemente was the first Hispanic American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Readers will learn how he used his courage and determination during the off-season to help those living in poverty in Latin America.
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Tiger Woods
Lucia Raatma
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2007)Tiger Woods persistence, winning attitude, and passion for golf have helped make him one of the top golfers of all time. Readers will learn how Tiger uses his fame and fortune to help young people reach their full potential.
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