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2) Tiger Woods
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and golf career of the young man who racked up numerous tournament victories and became celebrated in the media.
4) Nat Turner
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the slave and preacher who, believing that God wanted him to free the slaves, led a major revolt in 1831.
7) Tyra Banks
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the fashion model, who has also become involved in acting and community service activities.
11) Bob Marley
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of the Jamaican musician who helped popularize reggae before his untimely death.
12) Langston Hughes
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Examines the life of the Harlem poet who spent his career writing about the black experience in America.
13) Janet Jackson
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
A biography of Michael Jackson's younger sister, a successful rock singer, dancer, and actress in her own right.
14) Wesley Snipes
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the black American actor whose films include "White Men Can't Jump, " "Demolition Man, " and "Waiting to Exhale."
15) Halle Berry
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the actress who won a Golden Globe Award in 2000 for her leading role in the television movie "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge."
16) Jesse Owens
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
[1990]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the track and field star who won three gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.
19) Scott Joplin
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of the well-known ragtime pianist and composer who wrote over 500 pieces of music, including a ballet and two operas.