Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Re=7523&browse=true&N=3+6644+7101+7561 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742949 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1654496 Profiles the life and career of the actress Abigail Breslin. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704231 Read about Halle Berrys life: from a young child to a model to a world-famous actress--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1629966 A compelling look at the Vikings, including the ways they terrorized western Europe, their lifestyle, their weapons, and how they remain a part of todays culture through books and film-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713918 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1654480 Profiles the life and career of popular musician Bruno Mars. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615651 Explores the life of San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan, including his childhood and college career, his rise to stardom in the NBA, and his championship seasons with the Spurs--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1566298 Find out about James Naismith--the man who invented basketball--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732013 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1681498 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1656425 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1656414 Explains the basics of BMX biking, including the different styles, the equipment needed, and history of the sport. Also features biographies on several famous BMX riders--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687314 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687473 Describes the life and career of the popular singer, from her childhood in Barbados to her rise to fame in the American music industry, issues in her personal life, and the future of her career. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682327 Describes the life and career of the famous singer, from her early career in the singing group Destinys Child to her solo career, her marriage to rapper Jay-Z, and her film roles. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703949 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674527 A biography of blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe, whose film career and persona have remained legendary despite (or, perhaps because of) her premature death 50 years ago. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1681482 Profiles the life and career of basketball player Carmelo Anthony. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679635 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1663806 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1663809 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679622 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1671705 Summarizes Kevin Durant s life and career to date. Informative text examines his career highlights thus far and draws attention to his accomplishments beyond the court. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1644762 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1669312 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675467 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615650 Discusses the life of New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, including his childhood and minor-league career, individual highlights from his major-league career, and his championship seasons with the Yankees--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706489 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1654503 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1664491 Profiles the lives and careers of the members of popular boy band One Direction. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1695492 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675471 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1716203 Before he is known as the Babe, George Herman Ruth is just a boy who lives in Baltimore and gets into a lot of trouble. But when he turns seven, his father brings him to the gates of Saint Marys Industrial School for Boys, and his life is changed forever. At Saint Marys, hes expected to study hard and follow a lot of rules. But there is one good thing about Saint Marys: almost every day, George gets to play baseball. Here, under the watchful eye of Brother Matthias, George evolves as a player and as a man, and when he sets off into the wild world of big-league baseball, the school, the boys, and Brother Matthias are never far from his heart. With vivid illustrations and clear affection for his subject, Matt Tavares sheds light on an icon who learned early that life is what you make of it and sends home a message about honoring the place from which you came. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1688161 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696335 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706493 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675469 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1657777 A biography on Sitting Bull, the Native American chief who defeated General George Custer at the Battle at Little Bighorn. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679634 A biography on Eleanor Roosevelt, describing how she changed the role of the first lady through her active and outspoken participation in American politics. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703950 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1669273 Profiles the life and career of rap musician and businessman, Jay-Z. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679628 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675479 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684345 Profiles the life and career of producer and actor Tyler Perry. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1663811 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675484 Chronicles the life and career of the rapper, from his childhood in Tallahassee to his rise to music stardom. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615649 Discusses the life of pro baseball player Alex Rodriguez, including his childhood and early baseball career, his rise to stardom on the Seattle Mariners, his lucrative contracts, and his All-Star career with the New York Yankees--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698394 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675468 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1663763 The story of the talented British soul and pop singer/songwriter whose meteoric rise to critical and commercial success coincided with a worsening substance abuse problem that led to her death at age 27. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675478 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1664538 Profiles the life and career of singer Adele. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675483 Chronicles the life and career of the rapper, from his friendship with Aaliyah to his rise to music stardom. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696554 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703963 Traces the life of the troubled nineteenth-century artist and looks at his major works. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711621 A visual profile of the record-setting baseball star traces his Birmingham childhood, achievements in the Negro Leagues, and fame as a center fielder for the Giants. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675482 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684547 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679625 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682551 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675475 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1664651 Profiles the life and career of astronaut Mae Jemison. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1402070 This volume examines the life and career of football player Tom Brady. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1381807 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1548319 Follows the life of the hip-hop artist who is known for her upbeat songs and unique sense of style. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1614039 Examines the life of the Italian scientist from a first-person perspective that surveys his achievements while covering his world-changing ideas about a heliocentric solar system and his imprisonment for heresy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1519971 In this book, Rodriguez shares her experience growing up in the shadow of low expectations, reveals how she was able to fake her own pregnancy, and reveals all that she learned from the experience. stereotypes, and how one girl found the strength to come out from the shadow of low expectations to forge a bright future for herself. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1577850 Documents the story of the Baseball Hall of Fame honorees, tracing how the Acerra family of New Jersey formed their own semi-pro baseball team in the 1930s and became the longest-running all-brother team in history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1572641 Profiles the life and career of the singer/songwriter best known for his hit songs, including Grenade, The Lazy Song, and Just the Way You Are. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1547258 Profiles the life and career of hip-hop artists Jay-Z. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1688170 A biography of the famous medieval Venetian traveler, Marco Polo. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1482393 A short biography on pro-wrestler Jeff Hardy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1423064 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1575651 Chronicles the life of the professional football player famous for his antics on the field and changing his name. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1590781 No punches are pulled in this fascinating biography that covers the life and work of the prolific artist George Bellows. Having spent most of his adult life in New York City, Bellows left behind an extraordinary body of work that captures life in this dynamic city: bustling street scenes, ringside views of boxing matches, and boys diving and swimming in the East River. Art reproductions and photographs from his youth round out the book. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1392136 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1391466 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1547868 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1538571 Beautifully illustrated in full colour, Beyond District 12 goes behind the scenes to provide the inside stories on Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth. Off-screen, rising stars Jennifer, Josh and Liam beat out competition as fierce as anything their characters face in the arena to win three of the most coveted teen roles in Hollywood: gutsy Katniss and the boys in her life, Peeta and Gale. Comprising three detailed biographies, Beyond District 12 tells of their past roles and first loves, their dreams for the future and tales of life on set. Packed with Hunger Games trivia and backstage gossip, this is the essential three-in-one read for all those hungering for more of the games!--from cover, p. [4] http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1629322 A biography of Shoshoni Indian Sacagawea, known for guiding the Lewis and Clark expedition across the western half of the United States from 1804 to 1806, discussing her childhood and kidnapping by the Hidatsa tribe, her marriage to Toussaint Charbonneau, and the mystery surrounding her death. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1392084 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1502890 A brief look at the life of United States president Abraham Lincoln. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1374750 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1536790 A dual portrait of two American founding fathers shares introductions to the many ways they helped a young United States in spite of their disparate views, tracing how they overcame interpersonal differences at key points in the nations early history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1678814 In this inspirational book for young adults, Eric Greitens, the New York Times best-selling author of The Heart and the Fist, shares his adventures as a young man that led him to a life of service as both a humanitarian and a Navy SEAL. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1680204 Traces the inspiring life and career of the late founder of Apple, covering topics ranging from his struggles as an adopted child and a college dropout to his Buddhist faith and friendship with Steve Wozniak, in a portrait framed around his inspirational Stanford University commencement speech. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679190 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1571969 Profiles the life and accomplishments of six leaders in the world of computer technology. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1688806 An introduction to the achievements and lasting influence of the heroic civil rights leader covers topics ranging from his organization of the Montgomery Bus Boycott to his famed I Have a Dream speech. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582234 Lincoln Borglum was the son of Gutzon Borglum, the man who dreamed up the idea of carving four presidents faces into the rockface of Mount Rushmore. The younger Borglum was the man who actually completed the project, and this is his story. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1653801 While twins Ella and Herbie help the handyman Mr. Midal work on their new home, he tells them about such inventors as Granville Woods, Dr. Henry T. Sampson, and James West, giving them a new view of their heritage as African-Americans. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1622028 Find out the answers to all your questions about the presidential election race. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1566299 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1374382 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1656495 Descubre ms acerca del verdadero Helen Keller en esta divertida y emocionante biografa ilustrada!--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1522418 Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was a high-school basketball star who played for the University of Kentucky Wildcats before going pro. This book follows Rondo from his childhood to his career as member of an NBA championship team. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1622620 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679617 Documents the life and achievements of the nineteenth-century Northern Paiute leader, examining how her aptitude for languages and diplomacy enabled her to advocate on behalf of her tribe. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1680084 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1525479 Traces the Glee stars life and career, including his charity work and awards.