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"Readers learn about one of the most celebrated and inspiring physicists of all time, delving into Hawking's life story, cosmological discoveries, and disability activism"--

2) Alexander Hamilton: the story of a statesman

Author

Schwartz, Heather E

Series

Gateway biographies

Lexile Measure

880L

Summary

"A founder of the country turned cultural phenomenon, Alexander Hamilton helped create American democracy. Follow his story as an orphaned immigrant to successful statesman."--

3) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Political Headliner

Author

Leigh, Anna

Series

Pub. Date

2020

Formats

Summary

American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman ever to serve in the US Congress. Learn about her young life, her work as an activist, and her career in the House of Representatives.

4) Kendrick Lamar: Platinum Rap Artist

Author

Schwartz, Heather E

Series

Pub. Date

2023

Formats

Summary

Kendrick Lamar is American hip-hop royalty, with twenty-three tracks and three albums that have sold more than a million copies and gone platinum. As a respected MC, Lamar speaks to socially conscious issues and racial injustice in his lyrics. His fans connect with his music and message, and he rocketed to star status. Born in Compton, California, Lamar witnessed hardships early in life, from seeing a shooting and racial riots to poverty. He...

5) Greta Thunberg: Climate Crisis Activist

Author

Doeden, Matt

Series

Pub. Date

2020

Formats

Summary

Appalled by government apathy regarding climate change, 15-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg started a protest in front of the her country's parliament building in August 2018. She criticized leaders for not doing enough to reduce carbon emissions and stood outside with the sign Skolstrejk för klimatet (school strike for the climate). Within months, Thunberg's strikes and blunt speeches to world leaders and all adults ignited a global movement,...

6) Neil deGrasse Tyson: Star Astrophysicist

Author

Sherman, Jill

Series

Pub. Date

2018

Formats

Summary

In addition to speaking about challenging scientific topics for a variety of news sources, Neil deGrasse Tyson is director of a New York planetarium, hosts a science podcast, and has a following of more than three million on Twitter. Learn about the personal and professional life of Neil deGrasse Tyson, arguably the most famous astrophysicist in the modern world.

7) Aly Raisman: Athlete and Activist

Author

Leigh, Anna

Series

Pub. Date

2019

Formats

Summary

US Olympian Aly Raisman is a leader on and off the mat. She is an outspoken voice against sexual assault. Learn about the most fascinating details of her life as a gold-winning gymnast.

8) Lin-Manuel Miranda: Revolutionary Playwright, Composer, and Actor

Author

Schwartz, Heather E

Series

Pub. Date

2019

Formats

Summary

Playwright and Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda is best known as the mind behind the smash-hit musical Hamilton. This title explores Hamilton and Miranda's other works, as well as his life off-stage.

9) Impeachment: Donald Trump and the History of Presidents in Peril

Author

Roland, James

Series

Pub. Date

2020

Formats

Summary

On December 18, 2019, Donald Trump became the third president in US history to be impeached by the House of Representatives. He was later acquitted by the Senate. Earlier that summer, Trump held a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. An unknown whistleblower raised concerns about the call, claiming that Trump had improperly pressured Zelensky to get involved in US politics. Over the following months, a dramatic impeachment inquiry...

10) Malala Yousafzai: Shot by the Taliban, Still Fighting for Equal Education

Author

Doeden, Matt

Series

Pub. Date

2014

Summary