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1) India
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book covers the historical background as well as current issues and opinions concerning India including the cultural groups, Kashmir, and nuclear tests.
2) Bill Gates
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 4
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.
4) Stephen King
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Discusses the life, career, and influence of the popular horror writer Stephen King.
6) Tiger Woods
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4
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.
7) Colin Powell
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 5
Description
Surveys the life and military accomplishments of Colin Powell, as well as his struggles with racial prejudice.
8) George Lucas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 5
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.
10) Jesse Jackson
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Discusses the life of Jesse Jackson, including his involvement in the civil rights movement, his presidential campaigns, and his role as freelance diplomat and world humanitarian.
11) Princess Diana
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 4
Description
The life of the Princess of Wales including her childhood, royal courtship and marriage, public and private life, divorce, humanitarian efforts, and untimely death.
12) R. L. Stine
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 3
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.
14) Julia Roberts
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Profiles the popular, Academy Award-winning actress who has been called "the most powerful celebrity on the planet" and "America's best movie star."
15) Adam Sandler
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Describes the private life and professional career of actor-comedian Adam Sandler, who achieved popularity on the Saturday Night Live series.
16) Elijah Wood
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 4
Description
A biography of Elijah Wood, from his childhood in Iowa to the new opportunities brought by his starring role in the film, "Lord of the Rings."
17) Jennifer Lopez
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 4
Description
A biography of Jennifer Lopez, whose talent and determination have led to her success as an actress, singer, and dancer.
18) Johnny Depp
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 4
Description
A biography of motion picture actor Johnny Depp, from childhood to struggling actor to superstardom.
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