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Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Press
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
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...
7) George Lucas
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
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]
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) J.K. Rowling
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Examines the personal life and professional career of the author of the best-selling Harry Potter novels.
11) Julia Roberts
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
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."
12) Matt Damon
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
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."
15) Michael Crichton
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
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.
16) Michael Jackson
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2001.
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.
17) Taylor Lautner
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Examines the personal and professional life of actor Taylor Lautner, who owes his start in show business to his martial arts skills, but is best known for his role as the werewolf Jacob Black in the "Twilight" films.
18) Michael J. Fox
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life of Michael J. Fox through his career in film and television.
19) Sandra Bullock
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Follows the life and career of the popular actress Sandra Bullock.