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1) Bill Gates
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
A biography of Bill Gates including his childhood, his early work in computers, the founding of Microsoft and the expansion of the company, his private life, and future prospects.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and career of Michael Jordan, including his childhood in North Carolina, involvement in sports, success with the Chicago Bulls, retirement from basketball, second career in baseball, and triumphant return to the Bulls.
3) Stephen King
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life, career, and influence of the popular horror writer Stephen King.
5) Tiger Woods
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life and career of Tiger Woods, including his childhood, early fame, success as the greatest amateur golfer ever, and achievements as a professional player.
6) Colin Powell
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Surveys the life and military accomplishments of Colin Powell, as well as his struggles with racial prejudice.
7) George Lucas
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life of the Texas governor, including his childhood, education, involvement in the military, personal life, business and outside interests, and campaign for the 2000 Republican presidential nomination.
9) R. L. Stine
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
The life of best-selling young adult horror author R.L. Stine including his childhood, the evolution of his writing career, and his popularity with both boys and girls.
12) J.K. Rowling
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Examines the personal life and professional career of the author of the best-selling Harry Potter novels.
13) Nicolas Cage
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and career of the movie actor who was born Nicolas Kim Coppola.
15) Adam Sandler
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes the private life and professional career of actor-comedian Adam Sandler, who achieved popularity on the Saturday Night Live series.
20) Robin Williams
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Profiles comedian and actor Robin Williams, whose award-winning career includes stand-up comedy work, the television series "Mork and Mindy," and movies such as "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Aladdin."
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