Reveals the story about the life and election of the first African American President of the United States.

Profiles the life and career of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.

Explores the public and private lives of Steven Spielberg, who has combined popular storytelling with artistic creativity to become hailed as the most successful film director in the world.

Profiles the life and movie career of Ben Affleck, including his early acting attempts, his relationship with Jennifer Lopez, and what he has planned for the future.

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.

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.

Shaun White has been riding boards since he was four years old...first a boogie board in the California surf, then a skateboard on his brother's ramp in the backyard, and finally a snowboard. He was so talented that, at seven years old, his parents entered him in his first amateur snowboarding contest, which he won. At thirteen he turned pro. Nicknamed "The Flying Tomato, " by his mentor, skateboarder Tony Hawk, White went pro in skateboarding at...

"This series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known personages garnered public attention"--

A biography of Eminem and his career as an entertainer, written for young adults.