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3) Derek Carr
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Derek Carr seemed destined to play football. His older brother David became a professional player when Derek was just a boy. His brother Darren coaches the sport at the high school level. But no one knew just how far the youngest Carr brother would take his football career. After playing through high school and college, Derek was chosen by the Oakland Raiders in the 2014 NFL Draft. Since that time he has risen to the ranks of the best quarterbacks...
4) Harry Styles
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British superstar Harry Styles rocketed to fame around the world as a member of the pop music group One Direction. The band had formed in 2010 while its members were competing on the televised talent competition The X Factor. After ruling the pop music charts for several years and selling out nearly every concert they played, the group decided to call it quits in 2015. But Harry was far from done with the music business. He wanted to pursue a rock...
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Not everyone was happy with the New York Knicks's 12th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Many even booed at the selection of Kristaps Porzingis. But he didn't let the jeers stop him from celebrating. The young Latvian player had played professional basketball in Spain before coming to the United States, where he would soon become one of the best known players in the sport. Kristaps knew he would have to work hard to win over his city. And he was...
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Meghan Markle was not born into a royal family-or even a wealthy one. Her father worked as a lighting director on a television show. Her mother was a yoga instructor and social worker. After graduating from college with a communications degree, Meghan decided to pursue an acting career. This took a lot of hard work and patience. But she was as determined as the character she would one day play on the television show Suits. Few people could have predicted...
7) Prince Harry
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Prince Harry's image is known throughout the world. The British royal is the son of Prince Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. His face regularly appears on the covers of magazines and front pages of newspapers, often alongside his new wife, the Duchess of Sussex. After spending a decade in the British army as a helicopter pilot, Harry now dedicates his life to helping people in a variety of other ways. His charity work, inspired by his...
8) Shawn Mendes
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Some people might say that uploading videos of cover songs to social media sites is a waste of time. After all, what are the chances that a person could become famous this way? Just ask Shawn Mendes. After posting his versions of different songs to Vine in 2013, he was discovered. A short time later, the young singer and guitarist signed a record deal with Island Records. He now has two full-length albums under his belt, along with an EP that shot...
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Camila Cabello was once a shy girl who was terrified of singing in public. She loved music so much that she overcame her fears and auditioned for the popular TV show The X Factor. As part of the singing group Fifth Harmony, Cabello became successful around the world. This talented singer wanted more. Learn how Cabello found the courage to go out on her own and become one of the most popular performers of her time in this inspiring biography.
10) Gal Gadot
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Before 2017, a woman had never starred as the lead role in a superhero movie. All that changed when Gal Gadot exploded onto the screen in Wonder Woman. Gadot is a lot like her character. Smart and strong, Gadot was a soldier in the Israeli army and also had a successful modeling and acting career. Learn about Gadot's many powerful roles and learn why this superhero actress has become a role model for young people all over the world.
11) Jayson Tatum
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Some people might say Jayson Tatum didn't receive the best start in life. Others would say he was born to the best mother possible. Although she discovered she was pregnant with Jayson right out of high school, Brandy Cole was determined to do everything she could to make dreams come true for them both. For her that meant becoming a lawyer. For him it would mean becoming a professional basketball player. With her help-and a lot of hard work on his...
12) Kylie Jenner
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Kylie Jenner was born into a famous family, but she has taken the fashion world by storm all on her own! As the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner family, Jenner has lived her life in the spotlight and been featured on countless TV shows, fashion magazines, and social media outlets. But the real Kylie is a private person who loves her family and has worked hard to create an empire that has made her one of the richest women in the world. Learn...
13) Todd Gurley
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One might say that Todd Gurley is leaps and bounds ahead of most other running backs in the NFL. The time he spent on the track team in high school left him with a unique ability to jump over players trying to tackle him on the football field. This skill, along with his talent for scoring touchdowns, made scouts take notice of him. As a Georgia Bulldog, he continued to make a name for himself. Some even called him the best running back in college...
14) Baker Mayfield
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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.
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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.
17) Margot Robbie
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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...
18) 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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