Publisher's Synopsis
More profiles from this popular series!
High-interest/low-readability biographies
Covers influential contemporary and historical figures, such as Gloria Estefan and Bill Richardson
Inspiring examples of success and overcoming challenges
Includes background notes, vocabulary lists, answers, and a bibliography
Biographies included:
Guy Gabaldon, US Marine
Nicholasa Mohr, artist/writer
Isabel Allende, writer
Mario Molina, scientist
Bill Richardson, politician
Carlos Santana, musician
Antonia Hernandez, civil rights lawyer
Gloria Estefan, singer
Edgar Prado, jockey
Salma Hayek, actress/producer
Christy Turlington, model
Rebecca Lobo, basketball player
Alex Rodriguez, baseball player
Scott Gomez, hockey player
Joseph Unanue, businessman
Franklin Chang Diaz, astronaut
