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Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In 2011, Michelle Obama said, "There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made." Since leaving the White House, she has continued to live by those words. Readers explore the most current examples of her activism, but they also take a look into her past to see how her impressive educational and professional background made her a unique and historic First Lady. Detailed sidebars, vibrant photographs, and annotated...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the personal life, acting career, tragic accident, and determination to recover of the actor known for his role as Superman and for his efforts on behalf of spinal cord injury victims.
7) George Lucas
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
1110L
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.
8) Garth Brooks
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life, career, and success of recording artist Garth Brooks, who is credited with helping to introduce country music to the mainstream.
10) Matt Damon
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and accomplishments of the actor and Academy Award-winning screenwriter who first became famous for his role in "Good Will Hunting."
11) Johnny Depp
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
12) J.K. Rowling
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
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) Michael Crichton
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life of Michael Crichton, revealing how his childhood interests helped him to become a best-selling author of technothriller books and films, as well as creator of the television series, ER.
14) Brad Pitt
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
15) Sting
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
16) Michael Jackson
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
A biography of the pop star and performer known as much for his eccentricities and plastic surgeries as for his music and talent.
18) Mel Gibson
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the private life and film career of movie star, Mel Gibson.
19) Madonna
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2003.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Profiles the early life, career goals, scandals, music, marriages, divorces, movies, troubles, and continued success of Madonna.
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