Tiger Woods: A Biography for Kids

This new addition to the Badger Biography series for young readers features the story of the young Ringling brothers of circus fame. The book tells the inspiring story of the seven sons of German and French immigrants who were guided by their dreams to escape poverty through hard work and ambition. These entrepreneurial brothers moved with their parents to Baraboo, Wisconsin where their fantastic circus adventure began. With no circus experience, the brothers tackled one of the riskiest busines (Amazon.com, none)

A chronological, year-by-year history of the life and career of Buddy Holly. The definitive factual story of one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time, this is the ultimate biographical timeline of Buddy Holly - and has been published to honor the 50th anniversary of his death. (Amazon.com, none)

With the possible exceptions of boxer Muhammad Ali and baseball player Babe Ruth, no athlete has made a greater impact on American society-or in the world-than Michael Jordan. Follow the life of one of the most recognizable athletes and living brands inside this engaging and balanced biography.He is among the best-known and wealthiest athletes in the history of organized sports. With the possible exceptions of boxer Muhammad Ali and baseball player Babe Ruth, no athlete has made a greater impact (Amazon.com, none)

When the Brooklyn Dodgers recruited Jackie Robinson from the Negro Leagues' Kansas City Monarchs in 1947, it marked a turning point both in baseball and civil rights history. Robinson became the first African American to play in the Major Leagues, and in doing so, led generations of black players into the previously all-white world of professional baseball. As one of the greatest players professional baseball has ever seen, Robinson fought fiercely for civil rights on and off the diamond through (Amazon.com, none)

Most sports watchers' projections for Alex Rodriguez's final stats rank him with men such as Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, and Hank Aaron. A veritable baseball wunderkind, this Dominican-American ball player has broken records from the moment he stepped on the diamond. In this engaging biography author Wayne Stewart describes the highlights of A-Rod's record-setting career and examines the reasons for the unprecedented impact he has had on the game.Recruited right out of high school in 19 (Amazon.com, none)

Barack Obama splashed onto the political scene with an inspirational, rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention in July 2004. From that night on, Obamamania was very real. He is bold and audacious; his rhetoric fiery, convincing and very compelling. He encourages cross-over appeal, discourse, affiliation, and has drawn many Americans, including today's youth, into politics. This is the story of a man of mixed race heritage who inspires, listens, compromises, and is often bipartisan. W (Amazon.com, none)

Imagine growing up like a princess. That's what Vera Wang's childhood was like. Vera Wang is now one of the top fashion designers. Women all over the world wear her bridal gowns and clothes. The little princess has transformed herself into a hardworking, successful businesswoman. This is a book about her life. (Amazon.com, none)

In a life of ceaseless exploration, Marco Polo pushed out the borders of his narrow medieval world. Born in Venice in 1254, the young Marco Polo first met his father at age 15, when the elder Polo returned from a trading expedition to the East. The father's tales of the court of the Kublai Khan in China ignited a lifelong passion for adventure in the son. The Polos set out for China in 1271, traveling through the Middle East, across the Gobi Desert, to Khanbaliq in China. The journey took four y (Amazon.com, none)

Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these softcover 32-page graphic biographies teach students about historical figures: those who lead us into new territory, pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creative and artistic barriers. These biographies offer a variety of rich primary and secondary source material to support teaching to standards. Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledgebridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. (Amazon.com, none)

Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these softcover 32-page graphic biographies teach students about historical figures: those who lead us into new territory, pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creative and artistic barriers. These biographies offer a variety of rich primary and secondary source material to support teaching to standards. Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledgebridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. (Amazon.com, none)

Leading historians and historic re-enactments bring the fabled journeys of the world's most famous adventurer to life. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. (Amazon.com, none)

Product Description TIGER WOODS KIT WITH VIDEO GAME ONLY. VIDEO GAME IS INCLUDED. TIGER WOODS VIDEO GAME IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE. Great for Collectors (Wiimote is not included) Super Hard item to find (Wiimote is sold seperately) Made by EA Sports (Tiger Woods Video Game is included) Collectable Golf Club in package only (Tiger Woods Video game INCLUDED)Once of a lifetime item. (Wii System is not included) HARD TO FIND ITEM. EA SPORTS CREATED THIS CLUB FOR THE TIGER WOODS SERIES OF Wii GOLF. (Amazon.com, none)

CONTAINS 14 TRACKS: HARMONY / SELTS / ROCKET / 4 DENNIS / ORIXA / REMEMBER / N.A.S.A. / AUSSICHTSREICH / SAMBA NOIR / DARK ARC / URSUPPE / EARTHLING / JUST CHOKING / ALL IS LOVE (Amazon.com, none)

Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 06/27/2006 (Amazon.com, none)

The name is synonymous with shopping one of the world's great stores and America's most famous retail empires. But the saga of the Fields family is anything but a story of smooth success. Marshall Field grew rich off the store that bears his name, becoming Chicago's most powerful man and one of America's richest businessmen. In the 19th century, he amassed a fortune of over $120 million. He left his name and his fortune to his son, but Marshall Field II and the Fields that followed Marshall Fiel (Amazon.com, none)

They are perhaps the most famous lawmen of the Old West the Earp brothers: Virgil, Morgan, James, Newton, Warren and Wyatt. But did they really use their power to uphold the law? BIOGRAPHY takes a penetrating look at the career of the legendary gunslingers, and searches for answers to the question that has trouble historians for decades. Interviews with experts suggest that, in many cases, the brothers used their badges to rise above the law, not defend it. But others say that in such a lawless (Amazon.com, none)

"In his films, Alfred Hitchcock found the perfect expression for his fantasies, and he shared those fantasies with the world in such classics as The 39 Steps, The Lady Vanishes, Rebecca, Shadow of a Doubt, Notorious, Strangers on a Train, Rear Window, The Man Who Knew Too Much, To Catch a Thief, North by Northwest, Vertigo, Psycho, and The Birds. In It's Only a Movie, Charlotte Chandler draws from her extensive conversations with Hitchcock, frequently revealing unknown facts and unexpected insig (Amazon.com, none)

Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 09/26/2006 (Amazon.com, none)

Tiffany: The Mark of ExcellenceThe father created an empire of taste glamour and sophistication. The son took an ancient art and created modern masterpieces. Charles and Louis Tiffany could hardly have been more different. Charles was a born businessman; Louis his son a visionary artist with little commercial sense who spent much of his $32 million inheritance covering his business losses and supporting a lifestyle appropriate to a society figure in the "Gilded Age." Together they created a lega (Amazon.com, none)

He was America's ambassador to the world, a unique individual who came to symbolize the inventiveness and industriousness of an entire nation. Benjamin Franklin's fascinating and diverse accomplishments defined him as a Renaissance man who will be forever enshrined in America's pantheon of heroes. He discovered electricity, invented the fuel-efficient Franklin Stove, and authored the still popular Poor Richard's Almanac. Most importantly, he offered wise leadership as a member of the continental (Amazon.com, none)

Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 12/19/2006 (Amazon.com, none)

Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 12/19/2006 (Amazon.com, none)

"Pistol is more than the biography of a ballplayer. It's the stuff of classic novels: the story of a boy transformed by his father's dream -- and the cost of that dream. Even as Pete Maravich became Pistol Pete -- a basketball icon for baby boomers -- all the Maraviches paid a price. Now acclaimed author Mark Kriegel has brilliantly captured the saga of an American family: its rise, its apparent ruin, and, finally, its redemption. Almost four decades have passed since Maravich entered the natio (Amazon.com, none)

"Larry Doby was the first black player in the American League, going to the Cleveland Indians just 11 weeks after Jackie Robinson joined the National League's Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Aware of Mr. Doby's neglect by biographers, Mr. Moore, who has been a fan of his subject ever since he heard the Doby legend, seeks to give him recognition. . . . Mr. Moore used records, interviews and a clear narrative style to make his points (what is more persuasive in sports than an athlete's record! what is m (Amazon.com, none)

Biography is Tim Neumark's debut album. It includes 11 original compositions, and an original arrangement of Karl Jenkins' Palladio, a song that has become recently popular through diamond commercials. Relaxing, meditative music with powerful emotional and spiritual undertones creates an exciting listening experience. Solo piano. (Amazon.com, none)