Young Adult Titles: Biography/Autobiography

Andalucía en tres poetas: Federico García Lorca, Antonio Machado, Juan R.Jiménez ISBN/Cat.# 9684099614
Climent, Juan B.
Mexico, 1997
109 pages
$8.95
Andalucía in Three Poets offers biographies of Andalucía's most loved and celebrated poets: Federico García Lorca, Antonio Machado, and Juan Ramón Jiménez.
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**Brad Pitt ISBN/Cat.# 8484030520
Wallace y Davis
Spain, 1998
190 pages
$6.95
Extraordinary, behind-the-scenes facts about the private life and public achievements of Brad Pitt bring an honest, highly personal portrait of the young, talented American actor. The handy edition also contains photographs, detailed information about his films and interviews. A treasure for adults and young adults alike.
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**Buda ISBN/Cat.# 848403075X
Scott, Carter
Spain, 1998
191 pages
$7.95
Buddha is a historical novel which recounts the history, philosophy, and religion of Buddha. This book describes the profound concepts that characterized Buddha, such as his belief in social equality, reincarnation, the power of dialogue as opposed to violence, and the elimination of human sacrifice. This interesting book describes the aspects of Buddha that turned him into a religious icon. Appropriate for sixth grade level and above.
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Diario de Ana Frank ISBN/Cat.# 9681500555
Frank, Ana
Mexico, 1997
232 pages
$6.95
The Diary of Ann Frank is the diary of a young girl caught in the racial hatred and terror of Nazi Germany.
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**Elvis Presley ISBN/Cat.# 8495002620
Wallace y Davis
Spain, 1998
186 pages
$6.95
This entertaining edition is an extraordinary source of information about rock 'n roll king Elvis Presley. Texts of the most celebrated songs, list of films, interviews, photographs, and Presley's comments make this portrait profound and complete. A treasure for adults and young adults alike.
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**Francisco Villa ISBN/Cat.# 970628186X
Lopez Avalos, Martin
Mexico, 1996
35 pages
$10.95
The book Francisco Villa uses colorful illustrations and engaging text to teach children about Pancho Villa, and his role in the Mexican revolution. The book's historical text is both informative and accessible. Third to fifth grade level.
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**Frank Sinatra ISBN/Cat.# 849500268X
Miguel, Agustí de
Spain, 1998
188 pages
$6.95
Frank Sinatra is an extensive biography, discography, and filmography of the legendary blue-eyed entertainer. Interesting photographs and engaging text explore this compelling man. It delves into his personal life by telling the stories of his first love, his family life, friends, and his long, impressive career.
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**Gandhi ISBN/Cat.# 8495002469
Solana, Stanley
Spain, 1998
188 pages
$6.95
This compact, hardbound edition tells the story of the legendary Gandhi. His practices of nonviolent protest against imperialism and his amazing ability to communicate his message turned him into one of the most known and respected people in the world. This book uses photographs and articulate text to tell the story of this almost mythological leader.
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Gran solitario, El: Biografía no autorizada de Luis Miguel ISBN/Cat.# 9684097603
Icaza, Claudia de
Mexico, 1994
135 pages
$16.95
The Great Lonely One: An Unauthorized Biography of Puerto Rican pop singer Luis Manuel. Filled with color and black and white photographs.
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*Grandes iniciados, Los ISBN/Cat.# 9687302658
Schure, Eduardo
Mexico, 1996
608 pages
$14.95
The Iniciated is an analysis of great religious messengers throughout the history of the world. This book discusses the teachings of many important figures including Rama, Krishna, Moses, Jesus, and Buddha.
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Grandes personajes de México ISBN/Cat.# 9683803172
Orozco L., Fernando
Mexico, 1997
239 pages
$12.95
Great Mexican Figures. In this concise, yet comprehensive text, the historian Fernando Orozco Linares brings the reader the life stories of great figures from Mexican history, including Montezuma, Hidalgo and Juárez.
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**Harrison Ford ISBN/Cat.# 8495002671
Miguel, Agustí de
Spain, 1998
187 pages
$6.95
This engaging book about Harrison Ford contains a biography and filmography, photographs, interesting dates, and interviews. It also includes an extensive description of each movie he appeared and starred in, such as the "Star Wars" trilogy, the "Indiana Jones" series, "Regarding Henry," and "The Fugitive."
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**Históricos ISBN/Cat.# 8449503442
Robins, Victoria (selection)
Spain, 1997
191 pages
$6.95
Short Historical Stories are exciting biographies which focus on key moments in the lives of famous personalities who made a difference in world history, such as Michelangelo, Garibaldi, Rommel, Rasputin and many others. The light, paperback edition offers entertaining reading full of revealing facts, passion and surprises.
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Hombre que sembraba árboles ISBN/Cat.# 9681328221
Giono, Jean
Mexico, 1995
52 pages
$12.95
The Man Who Planted Trees is a loving biography of Elzéard Bouffier who, at midlife, dedicated himself to reforestation. An inspirational hardcover text with sumptuous woodcut illustrations by Michael McCurdy.
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**James Dean ISBN/Cat.# 8484030474
Wallace y Davis
Spain, 1998
187 pages
$6.95
Biographic facts about this legend of American cinema and beloved actor of the fifties' generation of rebellious youth, James Dean, are accompanied by a multitude of photographs, interviews and a list of films. Fully indexed. A joy to read for adults and young adults alike.
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**Jean Claude Van Damme ISBN/Cat.# 8484030644
Pérez, Adolfo
Spain, 1998
190 pages
$6.95
Jean Claude Van Damme is the brawny subject of this interesting book. It contains numerous photographs, a very extensive list and description of all the films he has appeared in, and a biography. The highlights of this book are the numerous film stills and illustrations from movie posters. Entertaining and interesting reading for adults and young adults alike.
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**Leonardo Da Vinci ISBN/Cat.# 8449503833
Cuadrado, Sara
Spain, 1997
192 pages
$7.95
Leonardo Da Vinci is a biography in the form of a novel. It not only describes Da Vinci as the amazing, intellectual artist that he is known to have been, but also as an intriguing, and complex man. Many questions are answered in this passionate, well written novel. Appropriate for sixth grade level and higher.
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**Leonardo Di Caprio: Album de texto y fotografías ISBN/Cat.# 8476307241
Catalano, Grace
Spain, 1998
32 pages
$6.95
Leonardo is a full-color photo album of Leonardo DiCaprio, romantic idol of millions. Many critics acclaim Leonardo as the most brilliant star in Hollywood. The text takes fans from his childhood to his most recent successes (including, of course, The Titanic). An intimate portrait of a worldwide phenom. Text is brief and print size is uncommonly large.
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*Madre Teresa: Testamento ISBN/Cat.# 9507247084
Arribas Sánchez, Pedro
Argentina, 1997
206 pages
$12.95
Mother Teresa: Testament depicts the life, sacrifices, passions, and beliefs of Mother Teresa. Includes addresses of Latin American missions.
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Malintzin y el señor Malinche ISBN/Cat.# 9684098359
Alberú de Villava, Helena
Mexico, 1996
147 pages
$9.95
Malintzin and Mr. Malinche is the story of the Aztec woman who acted as Cortez's interpreter during his conquest of Mexico.
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**Marilyn Monroe ISBN/Cat.# 8495002639
Wallace & Davis
Spain, 1998
185 pages
$6.95
The enigmatic life and death of Marilyn Monroe has served as an inspiration for a number of books unsurpassed by any other actor. This splendid edition not only brings concise facts about the story of her life, but also includes a list of her films, television shows, interviews and photographs. Fully indexed.
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**Martin Luther King ISBN/Cat.# 8449504295
Robbins, Victoria
Spain, 1997
192 pages
$7.95
In this articulate, extensive book the life and work of Martin Luther King are examined. This book is not only a biography of a legendary man, but also an analysis of the racial climate during his time. His messages of equality and nonviolence are explained with engaging text and informative illustrations. Appropriate for adults and young adults alike.
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**Mi amiga Ana Frank ISBN/Cat.# 8440684630
Gold, Alison Leslie
1998
173 pages
$20.95
My Friend Anne Frank is the true, personal story of Hanneli, also known as Hanna Elisabeth Pick-Goslar, Anne Frank's best friend. This touching and disturbing book recounts Hanna's relationship with Anne, her happy childhood in Germany, and how she survived her tortured life in a concentration camp. Contains black-and-white photographs. Hardcover edition.
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**Michelle Pfeiffer ISBN/Cat.# 8484030490
Wallace y Davis
Spain, 1998
187 pages
$6.95
This interesting book is an extensive account of Michelle Pfeiffer's cinematic career. It contains the biography of the esteemed actress of such acclaimed films as "Dangerous Minds," "Frankie and Johnny," and "Married to the Mob," including interviews, a filmography, photographs, and pictures of movie posters. Fun reading for adults and young adults alike.
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*Mujeres maravillosas ISBN/Cat.# 9706510354
Loaeza, Guadalupe
Mexico, 1997
239 pages
$16.95
Celebrated Mexican author Guadalupe Loaeza's wonderful examination of many of the Marvelous Women from early times to the present day. Biography, history, and cultural commentary all in one. This book begins to answer the question: Just what makes great women great?
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*Ricky Martin: La historia verdadera ISBN/Cat.# 9684099835
Orta, David de la
Mexico, 1997
149 pages
$14.95
The Real Story of Latin American pop music star Ricky Martin.
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**Rita Hayworth ISBN/Cat.# 8484030563
Miguel, Agustí de
Spain, 1998
189 pages
$6.95
Rita Hayworth was one of the most glamorous shining stars of the silver screen during the 1940's. This interesting book offers an extensive chronological biography of this intriguing woman, a section that answers frequently asked questions, such as why she changed her Spanish last name, as well as a large filmography that summarizes the many films in which she appeared. An interesting biography for adults and young adults alike.
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**Tom Cruise ISBN/Cat.# 8484030547
Wallace y Davis
Spain, 1998
189 pages
$6.95
This book about heart-throb and acclaimed actor Tom Cruise contains an interesting and extensive biography, an interview, a list and explanation of news stories written about Tom and his wife, and a filmography that includes an analyses and description of the films he was in. Interesting reading for adults and young adults alike.
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