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Gateway Biographies Series

91 primary works • 91 total works
Discover the human side of newsworthy, historical, and pop culture figures, and learn about people leading key social movements or handling crises. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotations and stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of the inspirational sources and experiences that influenced the …
Adele: Music Megastar
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Adele is known for her emotional songs and powerfu…

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    Al Gore: Fighting for a Greener Planet
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    2.73     · 22 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2008 · 2 editions
    Traces the life and career of former Vice Presiden…

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    Albert Einstein: Relativity Rock Star
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    4.67     · 3 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 4 editions
    Albert Einstein rewrote the rules of physics and c…

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    Alexander Hamilton: The Story of a Statesman
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    A founder of the United States turned cultural phe…

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    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Political Headliner
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    3.81     · 16 Ratings · 5 Reviews · 4 editions
    American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is th…

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    Aly Raisman: Athlete and Activist
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    3.14     · 7 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 4 editions
    US Olympian Aly Raisman is a leader on and off the…

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    Amanda Gorman: Inspiring Hope with Poetry
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    3.92     · 13 Ratings · 3 Reviews · 3 editions
    Poet Amanda Gorman delivered her poem "The Hill We…

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    Amy Coney Barrett: Reshaping the Supreme Court
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    4.00     · 8 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 2 editions
    In 2020, US Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Co…

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    Angie Thomas: Hip-Hop Author and Voice of Change
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    5.00     · 1 Ratings · 3 editions
    Angie Thomas was a teen rapper before writing the …

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    Anne Frank: Out of the Shadows
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    3.29     · 7 Ratings · 4 editions
    While her family hid during the Holocaust, Anne Fr…

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    Barack Obama: President for a New Era
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    3.80     · 5 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2008 · 2 editions
    A brief biography of African-American president Ba…

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    Barbie: From Doll to Cultural Icon
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    4.33     · 6 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 3 editions
    Barbie changed what a doll could be. Before her, m…

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    Beyoncé: The Queen of Pop
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    3.67     · 6 Ratings · 3 Reviews · 3 editions
    From scoring hit after hit on the R & B and pop mu…

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    Billie Eilish: The Rise of a Superstar
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    4.33     · 3 Ratings · 3 editions
    Growing up with actor parents in Los Angeles, Bill…

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    BTS: K-Pop's Biggest Headliners
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    4.25     · 4 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 3 editions
    BTS is one of the biggest boy groups in South Kore…

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    Colin Kaepernick: From Free Agent to Change Agent
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    3.80     · 5 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 4 editions
    Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick drew posit…

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    Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer's Greatest Scorer
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    4.00     · 1 Ratings · 5 editions
    Cristiano Ronaldo has won soccer’s coveted Ballon …

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    Dalai Lama: A Leader in Exile
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    4.17     · 6 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 2 editions
    Forced into exile in India after Tibet's attempted…

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    David Karp: The Mastermind Behind Tumblr
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    3.75     · 4 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2012 · 3 editions
    What's more popular than Tumblr? This microbloggin…

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    Deb Haaland: First Native American Cabinet Secretary
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    4.08     · 13 Ratings · 6 Reviews · 4 editions
    In 2021, Deb Haaland made history as the first Ind…

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    Deion Sanders: From Multisport Superstar to Coach Prime
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    4.00     · 1 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 3 editions
    Deion Sanders made history as a professional footb…

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    Dolly Parton: Diamond in a Rhinestone World
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    3.78     · 9 Ratings · 4 editions
    Dolly Parton has been a wildly successful entertai…

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    Donald Trump: Outspoken Personality and President
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    3.50     · 12 Ratings · 4 Reviews · 3 editions
    On June 16, 2015, Donald Trump announced his candi…

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    Donald Trump, 2nd Edition: An Unprecedented Presidency
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    After a long career in real estate, Donald Trump w…

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    Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: From Wrestler to Hollywood Hero
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    4.50     · 2 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 3 editions
    Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson first became famous as a…

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    Elizabeth Blackwell; Trailblazing Women Doctor
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    4.33     · 3 Ratings · 3 editions
    Elizabeth Blackwell shattered the glass ceiling in…

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    Elon Musk: Tesla Founder and Titan of Tech
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    3.17     · 6 Ratings · 3 editions
    Born in South Africa in 1971, young Elon Musk love…

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    Fighting for Reproductive Justice: Black Women Leading a Movement
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    Reproductive rights have been hot-button issues fo…

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    Frida Kahlo: Artist and Activist
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    3.86     · 14 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 4 editions
    Decades after her death, Mexican artist Frida Kahl…

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    Gal Gadot: Soldier, Model, Wonder Woman
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    3.88     · 24 Ratings · 11 Reviews · 4 editions
    In 2017 the movie Wonder Woman became a box-office…

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    Greta Thunberg: Climate Crisis Activist
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    4.29     · 7 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 4 editions
    Appalled by government apathy regarding climate ch…

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    Harry and Meghan, 2nd Edition: Making Their Own Way
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    In 2016 Prince Harry and then American actress Meg…

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    Harry Styles: Chart-Topping Musician and Style Icon
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    Harry Styles is a well-known singer, actor, and st…

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    Impeachment: Donald Trump and the History of Presidents in Peril
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    3.00     · 4 Ratings · 3 Reviews · 3 editions
    On December 18, 2019, Donald Trump became the thir…

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    Ivanka Trump: A Brand of Her Own
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    3.67     · 3 Ratings · 3 editions
    Ivanka Trump may have come to fame as the daughter…

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    J. R. R. Tolkien: Epic Fantasy Author
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    3.83     · 6 Ratings · 2 editions
    The robust, imaginative works of J. R. R. Tolkien …

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    Jason Reynolds: Groundbreaking Storyteller
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    3.92     · 13 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 3 editions
    Jason Reynolds's interest in hip-hop and poetry tu…

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    Jennifer Lawrence: Star of The Hunger Games
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    4.19     · 350 Ratings · 12 Reviews · published 2012 · 4 editions
    On March 17, 2011, social media channels buzzed wi…

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    Jimmy Carter: A Presidential Life of Service
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    3.67     · 3 Ratings · 3 editions
    Jimmy Carter served as the 39th US president from …

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    Joe Biden: From Scranton to the White House
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    4.12     · 16 Ratings · 3 Reviews · 3 editions
    A Timely Biography of the 46th President Former Vi…

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    John Green: Star Author, Vlogbrother, and Nerdfighter
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    3.80     · 46 Ratings · 14 Reviews · published 2015 · 3 editions
    On June 2, 2014, more than 1,200 fans wildly cheer…

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    John Lewis: Courage in Action
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    4.39     · 18 Ratings · 4 Reviews · 3 editions
    Discover the Life of John Lewis in this Gateway Bi…

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    John McCain: The Courage of Conviction
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    2.33     · 3 Ratings · 3 editions
    This timely title examines the remarkable life and…

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    Kamala Harris: Madam Vice President
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    3.58     · 31 Ratings · 5 Reviews · 4 editions
    A Timely Biography of the First Female Vice Presid…

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    Kendrick Lamar: Platinum Rap Artist
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    4.00     · 3 Ratings · 3 editions
    Kendrick Lamar is American hip-hop royalty, with t…

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    Ketanji Brown Jackson: First Black Woman on the US Supreme Court
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    4.00     · 4 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 4 editions
    From the time she sat coloring next to her father …

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    Kim Jong Un: Secretive North Korean Leader
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    3.00     · 3 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 2 editions
    In 2017 the secretive Asian country of North Korea…

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    King Charles III: Claiming the British Crown
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    4.00     · 2 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 3 editions
    As the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince…

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    LeBron James: NBA Superstar and Activist
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    Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has been a bas…

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    Lin-Manuel Miranda: Revolutionary Playwright, Composer, and Actor
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    4.43     · 14 Ratings · 5 Reviews · 4 editions

    Playwright and Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda is…

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    Lionel Messi: Soccer's Golden Striker
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    Lionel Messi dominates soccer. Claiming every majo…

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    Lizzo: Breakout Artist
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    3.93     · 14 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 3 editions
    Melissa Vivianne Jeffersion, known professionally …

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    Loretta Lynch: First African American Woman Attorney General
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    4.27     · 11 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2016 · 1 edition
    On April 27, 2015, a packed Senate gallery watched…

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    Lupita Nyong'o: Actor, Filmmaker, Activist
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    3.80     · 5 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 3 editions
    After winning an Oscar for her debut feature film …

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    Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire
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    3.75     · 4 Ratings · 4 editions
    Madam C.J. Walker was one of the first Black woman…

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    Malala Yousafzai: Shot by the Taliban, Still Fighting for Equal Education
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    3.84     · 45 Ratings · 6 Reviews · published 2014 · 6 editions
    On October 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai was on her wa…

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    Markus "Notch" Persson: Minecraft Mogul
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    3.33     · 6 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 2 editions
    Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson has alway…

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    Martin Luther King Jr.: Walking in the Light
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    3.72     · 18 Ratings · 4 Reviews · 3 editions
    Martin Luther King Jr. was an influential and insp…

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    Michael Jackson: Ultimate Music Legend
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    4.08     · 48 Ratings · 6 Reviews · published 2010 · 5 editions
    Michael Jackson's journey to fame began in 1966 at…

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    Michele Bachmann: Tea Party Champion
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    On June 27, 2011, an energetic crowd gathered in W…

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    Michelle Obama: From Chicago's South Side to the White House
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    4.24     · 17 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2008 · 3 editions
    Michelle Obama describes herself first and foremos…

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    Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
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    3.74     · 46 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 3 editions

    Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., was…

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    Nancy Pelosi: First Woman Speaker of the House
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    4.20     · 5 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2007 · 4 editions
    Book by McElroy, Lisa Tucker

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    Nancy Pelosi: Political Powerhouse
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    4.50     · 6 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 4 editions
    Nancy Pelosi is the first woman to serve as Speake…

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    Neil deGrasse Tyson: Star Astrophysicist
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    5.00     · 1 Ratings · 3 editions
    In addition to speaking about challenging scientif…

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    Nelson Mandela: World Leader for Human Rights
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    4.00     · 4 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2014 · 4 editions
    On December 5, 2013, former South African Presiden…

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    Never Again: The Parkland Shooting and the Teen Activists Leading a Movement
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    4.17     · 6 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 3 editions
    This biography of a movement and the teen activist…

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    Nicole Aunapu Mann: First Native American Woman in Space
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    5.00     · 1 Ratings · 3 editions
    On October 5, 2022, Nicole Aunapu Mann rode the Sp…

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    Pope Francis: First Pope from the Americas
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    3.62     · 21 Ratings · 5 Reviews · published 2013 · 6 editions
    On March 19, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio …

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    Prince Harry & Meghan: Royals for a New Era
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    3.42     · 12 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 4 editions
    American actress Meghan Markle is not a typical ro…

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    Prince William & Kate: A Royal Romance
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    3.61     · 69 Ratings · 21 Reviews · published 2011 · 4 editions
    Looks at the lives and romantic relationship of po…

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    Prince: The Man, the Symbol, the Music
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    3.67     · 12 Ratings · 4 Reviews · 3 editions
    Prince Rogers Nelson wrote his first song at age s…

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    Queen Elizabeth II: Modern Monarch
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    4.20     · 10 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 4 editions
    Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British…

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    Reshma Saujani: Girls Who Code Founder
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    4.00     · 2 Ratings · 3 editions
    Reshma Saujani is an attorney and the first Indian…

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    Rihanna: Multi-Industry Mogul
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    4.00     · 1 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 3 editions
    Rihanna is an award-wining, worldwide music supers…

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    Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Iconic Supreme Court Justice
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    3.91     · 33 Ratings · 6 Reviews · published 2016 · 6 editions
    In 1993, Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the second fem…

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    Sergey Brin: Groundbreaking Google Founder
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    You might not know the name Sergey Brin. But you d…

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    Simone Biles: Greatest of All Time
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    5.00     · 1 Ratings · 4 editions
    Simone Biles discovered gymnastics on a chance day…

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    Sonia Sotomayor: First Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court Justice
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    2.75     · 4 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2010 · 2 editions
    When President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotoma…

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    Sonia Sotomayor: From the Bronx to the US Supreme Court
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    4.67     · 3 Ratings · 3 editions
    Associate justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first His…

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    Stacey Abrams: Champion of Democracy
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    3.88     · 8 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 3 editions
    Stacey Abrams is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and votin…

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    Stephen Hawking: Celebrated Physicist
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    5.00     · 1 Ratings · 2 editions
    Stephen Hawking was one of the world's most celebr…

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    Steve Jobs: Technology Innovator and Apple Genius
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    3.70     · 23 Ratings · 7 Reviews · published 2012 · 4 editions
    On October 5, 2011, the news of the death of techn…

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    Taylor Swift: Superstar Singer and Songwriter
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    3.94     · 36 Ratings · 6 Reviews · 3 editions
    From her early career in country music to her char…

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    Taylor Swift: Unstoppable Icon
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    4.00     · 2 Ratings · 6 editions
    Taylor Swift has dominated the music industry for …

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    Ted Kennedy: A Remarkable Life in the Senate
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    4.00     · 4 Ratings · published 2009 · 1 edition
    Follows Senator Edward Kennedy from his youth to h…

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    The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Coronavirus Timeline
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    4.50     · 4 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 4 editions
    In late 2019 the Chinese city of Wuhan reported se…

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    The Sunrise Movement: The Climate Revolution Generation
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    4.33     · 3 Ratings · 4 editions
    The Sunrise Movement is a youth-led organization f…

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    Tyra Banks: From Supermodel to Role Model
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    5.00     · 2 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2009 · 1 edition
    A biography of supermodel Tyra Banks, from her chi…

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    US Women's National Soccer Team: Winning On and Off the Field
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    5.00     · 1 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 3 editions
    The US Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) is amo…

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    Volodymyr Zelensky: Heroic Leader of Ukraine
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    4.29     · 7 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 4 editions
    Volodymyr Zelensky got his start as a comedic acto…

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