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Kamala Harris
Madam Vice President
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Kamala Harris is known as a tough prosecutor. She rose to fame as California's attorney general who took on the big banks. As a United States senator, she stood up to President Trump and held his administration accountable by demanding answers.
In 2019 she launched a campaign for the presidency and dedicated it to all Americans with the slogan "Kamala for the People." Though she didn't win the nomination, she earned her place on the ticket as Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick. She made history as the first Black and Indian woman to be elected vice president. Follow her fight to the White House!
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Albert Einstein
Relativity Rock Star
by Matt Doeden
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Albert Einstein rewrote the rules of physics and changed how scientists see space and time forever. Learn how a boy who struggled in school became one of history's most renowned scientists.
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Nancy Pelosi
Political Powerhouse
by Anna Leigh
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Nancy Pelosi is the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House-and she's done it twice. Learn how the most powerful woman in US politics is redefining leadership for future generations.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Political Headliner
by Anna Leigh
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
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.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda
Revolutionary Playwright, Composer, and Actor
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
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.
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Aly Raisman
Athlete and Activist
by Anna Leigh
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
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.
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John McCain
The Courage of Conviction
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
This timely title examines the remarkable life of John McCain, from his time as a decorated war veteran to elder statesman. Accessible text and plentiful photos cover McCain's early life, his military career, his political legacy, and his 2017 diagnosis of brain cancer. Up-to-the-minute details round out this latest look at a uniquely American figure.
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Colin Kaepernick
From Free Agent to Change Agent
by Eric Braun
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick drew positive and negative attention for kneeling during the national anthem to protest police violence against minorities in 2016. Two years later, he made headlines again when he became a spokesperson for Nike. Explore Kaepernick's football career and his work as an activist.
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Lupita Nyong'o
Actor, Filmmaker, Activist
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
After winning an Oscar for her debut feature film 12 Years a Slave, Lupita Nyong'o went from amateur actress to A-list celebrity. Read about Nyong'o's journey and how she became a cultural icon.
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Stephen Hawking
Celebrated Physicist
by Matt Doeden
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Stephen Hawking is one of the world's most celebrated and inspiring physicists, known for his theories on relativity, black holes, and quantum mechanics. He wrote the bestseller A Brief History of Time to explain a range of cosmology topics to the general public.
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Patrick Mahomes
Mvp Quarterback Who Gives Back
by J. G. Minyard
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Patrick Mahomes is the youngest quarterback in NFL history to win the Super Bowl MVP award. He has led the Kansas City Chiefs to the Super Bowl five times, winning three of those.
Mahomes grew up in Texas as the son of a professional baseball player. In his teenage years, he excelled in every sport he played, including basketball, baseball, and football. He was even drafted to play baseball right out of high school. But Mahomes chose football. After several years of college football, he was drafted to the Kansas City Chiefs, where he began making history. Follow Patrick Mahomes's journey from athletically gifted youth to NFL Super Bowl champion.
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Christina Hammock Koch
Artemis Astronaut
by Carla Mooney
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Discover the life story of NASA astronaut Christina Hammock Koch.
Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and raised in North Carolina, Christina Hammock Koch dreamed about traveling to space since childhood. She visited NASA's space camp throughout her high school years, which furthered her conviction. In college she studied electrical engineering and physics and then made her way to NASA as an engineer. But she wanted a more varied experience. She joined the Antarctic Research program, a challenge that expanded her horizons.
She went back to NASA as an engineer and spent time in Maryland, Greenland, and Alaska before applying to the space program in 2012. She was admitted, and in 2019 she achieved her dream of traveling to space. She made history by being part of the first all-women spacewalk. Her next goal: Going to the moon!
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J. D. Vance
From Rural America To The White House
by Matt Doeden
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
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Although J. D. Vance hasn't been in the political sphere for long, the former US senator became the vice-presidential pick in 2024 and was elected alongside President Donald Trump.
Born in Middletown, Ohio, Vance went through many hardships in life. His mother had a drug addiction, and Vance experienced a rotating door of father figures growing up. His grandparents helped raise him and his older sister. Then after graduating from high school, Vance went to the Marine Corps, earned a degree from Yale Law School, and got into politics. Learn more about Vance's life and career, from writing his 2016 memoir to making waves at the 2024 Republican National Convention and being elected vice president.
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Madam C.J. Walker
Self-Made Millionaire
by Ngeri Nnachi
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Madam C.J. Walker was one of the first Black woman millionaires in the US. While she was a laundry worker, she started having trouble with her scalp and decided to create a solution. She developed a line of haircare and skincare products. At first, Walker sold her products door-to-door in local areas. But with the help of hard work and good advertising, she soon made the brand popular far beyond her town. She was able to hire sales agents across the US, build a salon and a beauty school, and more.
Walker's work and products forever changed the world of haircare and skincare. But she impacted many other communities too. She helped build schools and funded scholarships, inspired more women to start their own businesses, and fought for equal rights for Black people. By the end of her life, Walker was known for her generosity and social justice work as much as her groundbreaking business. Discover more about her life, career, and long-lasting legacy.
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Prince Harry & Meghan
Royals for a New Era
by Jill Sherman
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
American actress Meghan Markle is not a typical royal. Upon hearing the news of her engagement to Prince Harry, royal watchers cheered the addition of a woman of color to the royal family. This profile chronicles how Prince Harry met the American actress, their relationship, and their journey toward becoming a new kind of royal family.
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Kendrick Lamar
Platinum Rap Artist
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
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 turned those experiences and thoughts into words when he realized his love for writing, especially lyrics. Lamar learned songwriting from some of his musical heroes-DMX, Snoop Dogg, and Jay Z. Then his mixtapes got him signed to a label and his music started hitting the charts. Soon Lamar was going on tour and winning Grammys, and today this rapper's music influences and reaches fans around the world.
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Harry Styles
Chart-Topping Musician and Style Icon
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Harry Styles is a well-known singer, actor, and style icon. At a young age, he already loved performing. He'd dress up in costume and imitate other famous singers. Then in 2010, he auditioned for The X Factor. Although he didn't make it as a solo performer, he joined four other singers to form One Direction. The band went on to produce multiple bestselling albums.
Styles found even more success as a solo artist, producing albums that hit the top of the Billboard chart and going on worldwide tours. He also starred in movies and modeled in gender-fluid clothing. And in 2021, he won his first Grammy Award. Learn more about Styles' singing career, how he takes a stand for causes he believes in, and more.
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Fighting for Reproductive Justice
Black Women Leading a Movement
by Ngeri Nnachi
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Reproductive rights have been hot-button issues for generations, and recent legal decisions have put these arguments back in the spotlight. Groups such as the National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda and others are leading a movement to protect
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The Sunrise Movement
The Climate Revolution Generation
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
The Sunrise Movement is a youth-led organization fighting the climate crisis and building a fairer future. Climate change is harming our planet and could cause food and water scarcity, severe weather, and more. The Sunrise Movement is working to stop climate change by protesting, proposing policies, and helping elect leaders who will fight alongside them. They are also working to create millions of jobs that will help protect the environment.
In 2017 the Sunrise Movement was created by eight young activists: Sara Blazevic, Michael Dorsey, Victoria Fernandez, Dyanna Jaye, Matthew Lichtash, Stephen O'Hanlon, Varshini Prakash, and Evan Weber. The founders came from different backgrounds, but all of them were determined to create a better future. Learn about the activists, how they created a movement, and much more.
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Elizabeth Blackwell
Trailblazing Woman Doctor
by Matt Doeden
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Elizabeth Blackwell shattered the glass ceiling as the first woman doctor. Learn how she defied stereotypes and opened a medical practice to treat female patients.
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Pope Leo XIV
First American Pope
by Liz Sonneborn
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
In 2025 Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, became the first pope from the United States. Learn about his connection to Peru, his work for the Catholic Church, and more.
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Stephen Curry
Basketball's Greatest Shooter
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is the NBA's best long-range shooter. Born to an NBA player, Curry and his siblings grew up playing alongside pro basketball players. Some worried that Curry's size would hold him back as a player, but in college, Curry's performance quickly slated him as one of basketball's next superstars.
Curry joined the Warriors NBA team in 2009. Ever since, his skills and stats have broken records and earned him multiple awards. In 2022 he even broke the record for most career three-pointers of all time. But Curry is not all basketball. He is also interested in business and entertainment and loves spending time with his family. Catch an inside glimpse of Curry's life, including his rise to the NBA, his off-court pursuits, and more.
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Donald Trump
Unprecedented Politician
by Percy Leed
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Donald Trump has been an unusual political leader ever since he was first elected to the US's highest office in 2016.
President Trump's first term included more than twenty executive orders, three US Supreme Court justice nominations, and the first years
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Deion Sanders
From Multisport Superstar to Coach Prime
by Matt Doeden
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Deion Sanders made history as a professional football and baseball player, becoming the first person to compete in a Super Bowl and a World Series. But he wasn't just known for his incredible moves. He released music and TV shows and even coached football. Now he is the famous Coach Prime at the University of Colorado Boulder. But Sanders wasn't born with fame or skill—he had to make his own luck.
Sanders grew up in Florida playing football and baseball, and by high school his athletic abilities earned him the nickname Prime Time. After taking his talents to Florida State University, Sanders was drafted by NFL and MLB teams. On top of sports and business endeavors, Sanders made a name for himself with his big personality. Learn more about Deion Sanders, from his early sporting days to his return to the spotlight as famous Coach Prime.
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Taylor Swift
Unstoppable Icon
by Marie-Therese Miller
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Taylor Swift has dominated the music industry for years.
Known for her witty lyrics, star-studded career, and close connection with her fans, Swift is well-regarded by critics and industry pros alike. While on break from her successful Eras Tour, she released her new album, The Tortured Poets Department,which immediately went to the top of the Billboard chart in April 2024.
Growing up, Swift was a huge fan of country music. When she was fourteen, she and her family moved to Nashville, Tennessee, the heart of the country music industry. She signed a record deal and released hit albums. Over the years, her music has changed, and she's sung country, pop, and folk/indie. Swift isn't afraid of experimenting! Learn about her life and career from songwriting to charity work to awards and more!
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Judy Blume
Tales Of A Timeless Children's Author
by Colleen Sexton
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Discover the person behind books such as Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Superfudge, and many more.
Growing up in the 1950s, Judy Blume had a big imagination. She made up stories and read everything she could get her hands on. When she entered her first writing class in the 1960s, she wanted to write books that showed the real struggles kids face. And she did, publishing over twenty-six novels throughout her career.
Kids loved Blume's books. But her life wasn't always easy. Blume was married and divorced twice before marrying her current husband. She moved from New Jersey to New Mexico to Florida and New York City. The 1980s brought censorship and book bans. While she no longer writes for publication, she owns a bookshop in Key West, Florida. From behind the counter, she still proudly fights against book bans.
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J. R. R. Tolkien
Epic Fantasy Author
by Eric Braun
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
The robust, imaginative works of J. R. R. Tolkien have sparked the imaginations of readers around the world. From World War I soldier to bestselling author, trace the life of the man behind Middle Earth.
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Steve Jobs
Technology Innovator and Apple Genius
by Matt Doeden
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
On October 5, 2011, the news of the death of technology innovator Steve Jobs rocked the world. The failing health of the Apple cofounder and Pixar CEO was no secret. Jobs had given up his role as Apple's CEO just a few months prior because of his struggle with pancreatic cancer. But his death still drew a huge reaction. From Apple employees and fans to political and business leaders, people honored Jobs's passing by reflecting on his prolific life that greatly influenced the way technology is used.
In 1976, Jobs founded Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak. As the leaders of Apple, they developed concepts—such as navigating by using a mouse to click screen icons—that shaped the way we use and interact with computers. Jobs's forward-thinking engineering also influenced pop culture, bringing us a music revolution with the iPod, the ultimate communication device with the iPhone, and some of the first computer-animated films through Pixar.
Called by some "the da Vinci of our time," Jobs used his innovation and vision to help advance technology like no other. He lived his life following a simple premise: "The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do."
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Deb Haaland
First Native American Cabinet Secretary
by Matthew J. Martinez
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
In 2021, Deb Haaland made history as the first Indigenous cabinet secretary. Serving as Secretary of the Interior, Haaland has championed climate and the rights of Native peoples. Discover Haaland's early life, her political career, and more.
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Adele
Music Megastar
by Leslie Holleran
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Adele is known for her emotional songs and powerful voice. For a while Adele's music career was in danger. She was having problems with her voice and had surgery. Fans wondered if they would still love listening to her. But Adele's voice came back stronger than ever! With 15 Grammy awards, Adele is at the top of her music game.
Raised by her music-loving mother, Adele grew up attending concerts. She later auditioned for a competitive arts school. The school's music director was amazed by Adele's singing and accepted her into the program. Before Adele graduated, she made a demo of her songs. A record label representative heard her songs and loved them. Soon Adele signed with the record label and released her first album. Learn more about Adele's rise to frame, what inspires the singer-songwriter, and more.
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Kim Jong Un
Secretive North Korean Leader
by Jon M. Fishman
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
In 2017 the secretive Asian country of North Korea publicly demonstrated its arsenal of new bombs, missiles, and cyber and chemical weapons. For years, North Korea had isolated itself from the rest of the world. When dictator Kim Jong Un began to reach out to international leaders in early 2018, media around the world wondered why. Readers will be intrigued by the story of the mysterious dictator, who came to power after his father died in 2011 and has been making international headlines ever since.
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Sonia Sotomayor
From the Bronx to the US Supreme Court
by Liz Sonneborn
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Associate justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic person and third woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. She has been breaking barriers since reading detective novels and watching legal dramas first inspired her childhood dream of becoming a lawyer. Her motivation carried her from high school debate club to working as an assistant district attorney to finally becoming a judge in 1992.
Sotomayor's outgoing relationship with the public, straightforward language, and efforts toward achieving gender and racial equality have made her popular across the US. Many people call her the People's Justice. She is known for her career as much as her books, TV appearances, and inspiring speeches. Follow Sotomayor's journey to the US Supreme Court to find out more about her life and career.
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Barbie
From Doll to Cultural Icon
by Liz Sonneborn
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Barbie changed what a doll could be. Before her, many dolls were baby dolls. Girls would care for these dolls and practice being mothers. But Barbie let girls imagine other futures. The iconic doll had many careers, inspiring girls to dream of new possibilities for themselves and for women.
In the early 1950s, Ruth Handler was watching her daughter, Barbara, and her friends play with paper dolls. The dolls resembled women. Handler saw how the girls imagined themselves as the dolls. But paper dolls were flimsy and delicate. Handler thought the kids' imaginations could take off even more if they had durable dolls. This led her to create Barbie dolls. These days about two Barbies are sold every second. Barbie has her own movies and TV series. The 2023 blockbuster “Barbie” dominated the box office. Learn more about Barbie and her impact.
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Greta Thunberg
Climate Crisis Activist
by Matt Doeden
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Appalled by government apathy regarding climate change, 15-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg started a protest in front of 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, inspiring millions of people to take action worldwide.
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Lizzo
Breakout Artist
by Lakita Wilson
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Melissa Vivianne Jeffersion, known professionally as Lizzo, started singing and rapping at age 10 and performed with several musical groups in her hometowns of Houston and Minneapolis. With her strong lyrics, danceable beats, and positive message, she's become one of the biggest solo musicians in the world.
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Sergey Brin
Groundbreaking Google Founder
by Matt Doeden
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Sergey Brin was born in Moscow, Russia. At age 6, he moved to the United States with his family to avoid Jewish persecution. In college at Stanford he met Larry Page, and together they co-founded Google in 1998, one of the first Internet search engines. Today Brin is one of the world's wealthiest tech entrepreneurs.
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Impeachment
Donald Trump and the History of Presidents in Peril
by James Roland
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
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 unfolded. Fraught hearings played out on television while Democrats and Republicans traded interpretations, arguments, and even insults. Faced with suppressed information and conflicting accounts, the nation tried to discover the truth.
In over two hundred years Congress has gathered only a handful of times to debate what makes an impeachable offense. What events led to Trump's impeachment? How does the impeachment process work? What other presidents have been impeached, and why? Learn the history, mechanics, and milestone events behind impeachment, and discover how the most recent one may affect US politics for years to come.
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The COVID-19 Pandemic
A Coronavirus Timeline
by Matt Doeden
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
In late 2019 the Chinese city of Wuhan reported several cases of what doctors thought was pneumonia. But it wasn't long before officials identified a new coronavirus behind the outbreak: SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the virus, quickly spread through China and then around the world.
In the United States and everywhere else it landed, the virus drastically changed familiar ways of life. Events were canceled, schools moved online, and whole countries shut down in an attempt to slow the virus's spread. Meanwhile, frontline workers kept essential services running, and scientists raced to discover as much as they could about the viral threat. Follow the timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic, learn about key figures in the US government's response, and find out what's next in the fight against the coronavirus.
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Joe Biden
From Scranton to the White House
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Former Vice President Joe Biden played an essential role in the Obama administration. Follow his career from Delaware's longest-serving senator to his race back to the White House.
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Harry and Meghan
Making Their Own Way
by Percy Leed
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
In 2016 Prince Harry and then American actress Meghan Markle began dating. Explore the couple's first meeting, their journey after marriage, and their adjustment to life after stepping away from the duties of the royal family.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Iconic Supreme Court Justice
by James Roland
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Delve into the life and career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman justice appointed to the US Supreme Court. Ginsburg endured great adversity-from anti-Semitism to gender discrimination-to achieve her Supreme Court appointment. Follow her journey to Supreme Court Justice, and learn how she became a national spokesperson for treating people equally under the law. This revised edition uses primary and secondary sources, including quotes and childhood stories, to reflect on the experiences and accomplishments of one of the United States's most influential people. A detailed timeline and further information section make this title a valuable resource for young readers eager to learn about this iconic figure.
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Elon Musk
Titan of Tech and Beyond
by Percy Leed
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Elon Musk was born in South Africa but his influence has spanned the globe-and even beyond. He made a name for himself as the founder of SpaceX, cofounder of Tesla, and owner of X.com (formerly Twitter), among other business ventures. In 2025 he stepped into politics as the head of a new governmental agency under President Donald Trump.
Growing up in South Africa, Musk learned engineering skills from his father and quickly started tinkering on his own projects. Now he is putting his business and technical experience to work in government. Learn about Musk's childhood, businesses, and entry into politics.
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Donald Trump
Unprecedented Politician
by Percy Leed
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Donald Trump has been an unusual political leader ever since he was first elected to the US's highest office in 2016.
President Trump's first term included more than twenty executive orders, three US Supreme Court justice nominations, and the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following his loss to Joe Biden in 2020, Trump continued to speak out and influence politics. He maintained relationships with like-minded political leaders and used social media and news channels to impact public opinion. In his return as the Republican presidential nominee, he revived his call to "Make America Great Again." In 2024, during a close, often contentious race, he succeeded over the incumbent vice president, Kamala Harris, becoming the oldest person ever elected US president and only the second-ever US president to be elected to two nonconsecutive terms. This updated biography covers President Trump's former life as a reality TV show star and real estate developer, his political career and controversies, and how he shaped his unconventional third campaign.
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Rihanna
Multi-Industry Mogul
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Rihanna is an award-wining, worldwide music superstar. But her success extends beyond music. She is also a successful actress, businesswoman, and fashion designer. Discover more about Rihanna from her personal life to her next big projects.
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Tom Brady
Gridiron G.O.A.T.
by Leslie Holleran
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
With seven Super Bowl wins and five Super Bowl MVP awards, Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all time. Explore Brady's 23-year professional football career, his personal life, and what's next for the star.
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Jimmy Carter
A Presidential Life of Service
by Eric Braun
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
Jimmy Carter served as the 39th US president from 1977 to 1981. In 2002 he won the Nobel Peace Prize. Read about Carter's journey from a peanut farm in Georgia to the White House.
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US Women's National Soccer Team
Winning On and Off the Field
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
The US Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) is among the best soccer teams in the world. Over the years, the team won gold medals at both the Olympics and the FIFA Women's World Cup four times. As the team's success grew, fans started coming out in record numbers to watch them play. But even though the USWNT made many accomplishments, the team also faced challenges.
For many years after the women's national team first began in 1985, it was underfunded. The USWNT had worse equipment and facilities and received less payment than the men's national team. More than once, players of the USWNT took a stand. Until finally, in 2021, the US Soccer Federation made an agreement guaranteeing that the women's and men's teams would receive equal pay. Follow the journey of the USWNT on and off the field.
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BTS
K-Pop's Biggest Headliners
by Leslie Holleran
Part of the Gateway Biographies series
BTS is one of the biggest boy groups in South Korea. They have seven members: Jin, SUGA, j-hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. From practicing in a small studio in Seoul, South Korea, to performing in sold-out stadiums across the world, BTS isn't just turning K-pop on its head, but the entire music industry.
The group wasn't always so famous. They came from a small entertainment company, Big Hit Entertainment. Debuting had been mentally and physically challenging. Members wanted to call it quits many times. But as BTS's fanbase, ARMY, grew, so did their fans' love for them. BTS produced better music, put out more albums, and went on world tours. They won the Top Social Artist award at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. They performed at the 2022 Grammy Awards. Learn more about BTS, from their music to their activism and more.