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Examines the personal life and basketball career of the high-scoring player with the Chicago Bulls, who made a brief attempt to play minor league baseball in 1994. Illustrated with photographs from some of his games.

A biography of George Clooney and his career as an actor, written for young adults.

Examines the personal life, career, and success of Tom Cruise.

A biography of Reese Witherspoon, the award-winning motion picture actress known for her work in "Legally Blonde," "Sweet Home Alabama," and "Election."

Discusses the life, career, and influence of the popular writer of legal thrillers.

Profiles comedian and actor Robin Williams, whose award-winning career includes stand-up comedy work, the television series "Mork and Mindy," and movies such as "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Aladdin."

Profiles the life of the Texas governor, including his childhood, education, involvement in the military, personal life, business and outside interests, and campaign for the 2000 Republican presidential nomination.

Profiles the life of Michael J. Fox through his career in film and television.

Discusses the personal life and basketball career of the guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who became the youngest player in the NBA in 1996.

Profiles the life and career of General David Petraeus, commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) serving in Afghanistan.

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.