Profiles more than sixty actors, directors, and producers from different eras and cultures who have left their mark on their respective fields, from Charlie Chaplin to Drew Barrymore....

This book offers a detailed account of one of the most successful golfers of all time.Tiger Woods has a long list of achievements under his belt and is considered one of the most successful golfers of all time. As one of the world's highest paid athletes, he continues to break records - many were even broken before he turned 30. But Tiger Woods is not just a golfer. He has established several charities and youth projects, including the Tiger Woods Foundation and the Tiger Woods Learning Center. "Tiger Woods" recounts the story of his many life achievements, from the young child golfing under his father's tutelage to the world-famous athlete and philanthropist he is today.Filled with color photographs, sidebars, memorable quotes, and fact boxes, this accessible book is perfect for readers interested in the life and career of this world famous pro golfer....

As a baby, Kristi Yamaguchi had to overcome a foot deformity just to be able to walk normally. The idea of putting on a pair of ice skates, let alone excelling as a world-class figure skater like her hero, Dorothy Hamill, could not have been more than a dream. Yet the determined young girl, born to parents who lived through the unjust internment of the Japanese during World War II, worked hard, putting in countless hours at the rink and accepting the sacrifices necessary to attain her goal. Her efforts were well worth it: In Albertville, France, in 1992, Yamaguchi's grace and dignity on the ice earned her the Olympic gold. "Kristi Yamaguchi" is the story of a woman who has exemplified her motto: Always dream. Whether as a competitor, champion, or the founder of her own charitable foundation, Kristi Yamaguchi's motto has served as her personal inspiration....

Real-life stories of struggle, achievement, victory, and sometimes loss that are an ideal companion for history, social science, language and geography studies. The Extroardinary People series is the perfect starter for students who want to know more about the people who shaped their world, focusing on the unique histories of people from every culture, and every walk of life....

Takes the reader on a tour of the state called "The North Star State," emphasizing its geography, history, government, and culture....

This book offers a detailed account of one of the most successful golfers of all time.Tiger Woods has a long list of achievements under his belt and is considered one of the most successful golfers of all time. As one of the world's highest paid athletes, he continues to break records - many were even broken before he turned 30. But Tiger Woods is not just a golfer. He has established several charities and youth projects, including the Tiger Woods Foundation and the Tiger Woods Learning Center. "Tiger Woods" recounts the story of his many life achievements, from the young child golfing under his father's tutelage to the world-famous athlete and philanthropist he is today.Filled with color photographs, sidebars, memorable quotes, and fact boxes, this accessible book is perfect for readers interested in the life and career of this world famous pro golfer....

When a military junta took power in Myanmar (then called Burma) in 1988, Aung San Suu Kyi - the daughter of General Aung San, who negotiated Burma's independence from Britain in 1947 - entered Burmese politics to work for democratization. Heavily influenced by Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent protest, Suu Kyi helped found the National League for Democracy. When the military junta held general elections in 1990, the National League won easily, and Suu Kyi should have assumed the position of prime minister. Instead, the military nullified the election, and she was placed under house arrest after refusing to leave the country. Suu Kyi was still in confinement when she was awarded the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize. She has subsequently been in and out of house arrest, despite appeals from international organizations, including the United Nations, to free her permanently. In this remarkable new biography, students will learn about this brave woman who, despite being faced with insurmountable odds, continues to work toward democratic reforms in Myanmar....

Considered the most important U.S. civil rights law, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was proposed by President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and passed by his successor, Lyndon B. Johnson, the following year. The landmark law prohibiting discrimination in public facilities, government, and employment based on race, color, religion, or national origin is brought to life in this meticulously researched and excitingly illustrated volume from the new "Milestones in American History" series....