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Margot Robbie is an Australian actress and film producer. Robbie knew she wanted to be an actress when she was fifteen. Before moving to the U.S., Robbie acted in a long-running Australian TV show. Her Hollywood breakthrough came when she worked with Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street. Robbie continues to star in movies while she looks to become one of Hollywood's most promising producers. Readers will find out about all facets of the life...
2) Zendaya
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Zendaya was very shy as a small child. That shyness vanished when she began to perform. Her first big break came when she got the part of Rocky Blue for Disney Channel's Shake It Up. At age 16, Zendaya competed on Dancing with the Stars. In addition to singing and dancing, she uses her talents to support many charities by raising money. Open this book to read about this multi-talented singer, dancer, author, philanthropist, and actor.
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Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo left home at age eleven to play soccer. He was very homesick after he went to live at the Sporting CP Youth Soccer Academy. He later said, "Football kept me going." There's more interesting information about one of the best soccer players in the world inside this book. Open it and get to know Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Baker Mayfield is a popular guy in Cleveland. He came off the bench in September 2018 to lead the Cleveland Browns to their first win in 635 days. He started as a walk-on player for both Texas Tech and the University of Oklahoma. Open this book and get to know this Heisman Trophy winner who dreams of playing in the Super Bowl.
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Soccer is Christian Pulisic's whole life right now. Christian says that a year spent in England when he was seven helped him decide that soccer would be his life. Fans are watching closely to see what he will do since he was signed to the Chelsea Football Club in England. Open this book to read about Christian's early years and his meteoric rise as one of the world's greatest soccer players.
6) William Penn
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William Penn s Holy Experiment was a dedicated man s sincere effort to create a land where people of all faiths could live peacefully together. He founded Pennsylvania primarily as a safe haven for Quakers who were persecuted in Britain and other European countries. But he welcomed anyone, Quaker or not, who wanted to work hard to make a new life for his or her family. Penn's childhood was a happy one lived mostly in the country with his parents and...
7) Neymar
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Neymar has often been compared to another great Brazilian soccer player named Pelé. Pelé played in Brazil for the same team as Neymar. Pelé himself has said that Neymar may become the greatest soccer player in the world. Open this book to read about Neymar's passion for soccer and why he may become the next Pelé.
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Dale Holmes has always loved to ride a bike. He got his first one when he was four years old and hasn't been far from a bicycle since. Over thirty years later, BMX racing is his life. BMX jumps and turns can take their toll physically, but Dale loves to compete, so he trains hard and takes any injuries in stride. Now that BMX racing is an Olympic sport, the number of boys and girls racing will increase. Dale feels it's important to help teach young...
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Ivanka Trump has carved a name for herself in the business world and as a political activist assisting her father, President Donald Trump. Ivanka Trump: Businesswoman and Political Activist explores Trump's early life and her successful business ventures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index....
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Billionaire businessman Donald Trump took the world by surprise when he was elected the 45th president of the United States in 2016. Donald Trump: 45th President of the United States explores Trump's childhood, business empire, and political success. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index....