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This biography of the well-known comedian describes his childhood and explains how he created such characters as Fat Albert and Weird Harold. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 1983.
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From his youth, Reeve participated in several artistic endeavours, but soon decided on an acting career. Finn describes Reeve's childhood,… early years as an actor, and the equestrian event that changed his life dramatically. The author also covers Reeve's role as an activist for persons with spinal cord injuries. Senior High. c1997.
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Actress Lily Colins shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain… and heartbreak. We all understand what it's like to live in the light and in the dark. For Lily, it's about making it through to the other side, where you love what you see in the mirror and where you embrace yourself just as you are. She's learned that all it takes is one person standing up and saying something for everyone else to realize they're not alone. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily's honest voice will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel. It's time to claim your voice! It's time to live your life unfiltered. For junior and senior high readers. 2017.
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Actress Lily Colins shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain… and heartbreak. We all understand what it's like to live in the light and in the dark. For Lily, it's about making it through to the other side, where you love what you see in the mirror and where you embrace yourself just as you are. She's learned that all it takes is one person standing up and saying something for everyone else to realize they're not alone. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily's honest voice will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel. It's time to claim your voice! It's time to live your life unfiltered. For junior and senior high readers. 2017.
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In a poor village in northern China, a small boy is about to be taken away from everything he's ever… known. He is so afraid, but his mother urges him to follow his dreams. For soon he will become a dancer, one of the finest dancers in the world. So begins the true story of Li Cunxin's extraordinary life. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2007.
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Historical biography, United States history, Actors biography
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Before Harry Houdini (1874-1926) became the greatest magician in the world, he was just little Ehrich Weisz, a Hungarian-born immigrant… who moved to America with his family and performed stage tricks for a little extra cash. He started off with card tricks and then eventually began performing the escape acts that would make him famous. Known for his daring and death-defying illusions, he would do some of the greatest tricks ever: escaping from a milk can, being buried alive, and being locked inside a crate and thrown into a river. He conquered each of these seemingly impossible feats and showed the world the power of a little magic. Fun and fast-paced, Harry Houdini tells the story of the curious boy who became the world's greatest magician and reveals how Houdini did some of his most stunning escapes
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Life of the celebrated magician and escape artist. Born in Budapest in 1874, Houdini came to America in 1878. After… his debut in a backyard circus, age nine, he developed ever more complicated tricks, entertaining the world with escapes from handcuffs, packing cases, and straitjackets. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2000.
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Biography, Actors biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction
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Si vous avez récemment obtenu votre diplôme ou si vous êtes sur le point d'en recevoir un, je suis convaincu… qu'il y a un bon nombre de personnes qui ont joué un rôle dans ce qui vous arrive actuellement et qui s'intéressent à ce que vous désirez faire à partir de maintenant. Cela est compréhensible. Les parents, les mentors et les amis font partie de votre histoire, tout comme vous faites partie de la leur. Ils ont des espoirs et des rêves qui peuvent croiser ou chevaucher les vôtres. Et il n'y a aucune raison pour que vous ne leur fassiez pas de place. Pour les lecteurs du collégial et plus. 2011. Titre uniforme: A funny thing happened on the way to the future--
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A moving portrait of the courageous, lonely man who experienced enormous fame as an actor and singer, then rejection by… his country because of his political views. For junior and senior high readers. 1974.
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Describes the personal life and career of the actress best known for her sitcom roles in The Dick Van Dyke… Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Discusses Moore's 1964 diabetes diagnosis, her battle with alcoholism, and her endurance of tragic family deaths. Junior and Senior High. c1997.
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Harry Houdini is still the world's most famous magician, thanks to his inventive tricks, death-defying stunts and incredible talent for… publicity. He claimed he could escape from anything! The immigrant son of a rabbi, Harry overcame gruelling poverty to become a one-man phenomenon. Grades 4-7. 2005.
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Two Brothers. Two back-to-back Super Bowl victories. Two back-to-back Super Bowl MVP awards. There were some who doubted them, but… the Manning boys never let their critics get them down. They were always there for each other, no matter how hectic life became. And life for these two brothers from Louisiana was hectic indeed. (From the Introduction)
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Actors biography, General non-fiction, Arts and entertainment
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Determination meets dance in this middle grade adaptation of the New York Times bestselling memoir by the first African-American principal… dancer in American Ballet Theatre history, Misty Copeland.As the first African-American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has been breaking down all kinds of barriers in the world of dance. But when she first started dancing--at the late age of thirteen--no one would have guessed the shy, underprivileged girl would one day make history in her field. Her road to excellence was not easy--a chaotic home life, with several siblings and a single mother, was a stark contrast to the control and comfort she found on stage. And when her home life and incredible dance promise begin to clash, Misty had to learn to stand up for herself and navigate a complex relationship with her mother, while pursuing her ballet dreams. Life in Motion is a story for all the kids who dare to be different, dream bigger, and want to break stereotypes in whatever they do.
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Music biography, Actors biography, Music
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A must-have for diehard ARMY members and new fans alike, this fan guide celebrates everything you love about BTS with… an in-depth look at their journey (and ARMY’s role in it)—featuring tons of color photos! <P><P>This unofficial biography tells the story of BTS and their global ARMY, which helped propel them to the top of the charts all over the world. <P><P>Extensively researched, Rise of Bangtan explores the lives of RM, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin, V, Jin, and Jungkook, the story behind how they all got together, and their amazing rise to fame—from their start in East Asia to their dominance across the globe. If you love BTS and everything K-Pop, this celebration of your favorite band is what you’ve been waiting for.
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Born in a little cabin in Tennessee, Dolly Parton always dreamed big, and she was right to! She wrote her… first song at age five and became a country music star by the time she was in her early twenties. Of course, her success didn't stop there. Dolly Parton is also an actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist whose "Imagination Library" reading initiative reaches children throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. There is simply no one like Dolly Parton!
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Literature biography, Actors biography, Canadian history
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Have you ever read a book that you couldn’t put down? Has that book taken you to other countries, to… other centuries? Have you found yourself brimming with excitement, exclaiming to all who will listen, "Read this book!" This biography is the story of a child who took her love of childrens’ books and found a way to share it with the world as she grew up. Her voice would be the first to carry the message of childrens’ right to read across the world. It is not too much to say that she started a revolution for children’s books in her career as the first children’s librarian in the British Commonwealth.
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Actors biography, Canadian history, Music
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Struggling for Perfection is the story of the famous pianist, an enigmatic figure who made some of the most acclaimed… classical recordings of the last century. A former child prodigy and an unpredictable, passionate man, Glenn Gould was known as much for his eccentricities as his vast musical genius. After retiring prematurely from performing, Gould branched out into work in film and radio and helped bring classical music recording technology into a new age. He has became a national icon in Canada. Vladimir Konieczny delivers a sensitive and affectionate portrait of this imposing figure in music history. The book is illustrated with sketches and archival photos.
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Actors biography, Native peoples, Arts and entertainment
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Born in 1925, Maria Tallchief spent part of her childhood on an Osage reservation in Oklahoma. With the support of… her family and world-renowned choreographer George Balanchine, she rose to the top of her art form to become America's first prima ballerina.
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Born in 1925, Maria Tallchief spent part of her childhood on an Osage reservation in Oklahoma. With the support of… her family and world-renowned choreographer George Balanchine, she rose to the top of her art form to become America's first prima ballerina. Black-and-white illustrations provide visual sidebars to the history of ballet while taking readers through the life of this amazing dancer.
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Music biography, Actors biography, United States travel and geography
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Get Up, Stand Up! for the king of reggae music!Bob Marley was a reggae superstar who is considered to be… one of the most influential musicians of all time. Born in rural Jamaica, this musician and songwriter began his career with his band, The Wailing Wailers, in 1963. The Wailers went on to spread the gospel of reggae music around the globe. Bob's distinctive style and dedication to his Rastafari beliefs became a rallying cry for the poor and disenfranchised the world over and led to a hugely successful solo career. After his death in 1981, Bob Marley became a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. His greatest-hits album, Legend, remains the best-selling reggae album of all time. Who Was Bob Marley? tells the story of how a man with humble roots became an international icon.This title in the New York Times best-selling series contains eighty illustrations that help bring the story to life.