Gateway Biographies

Discover the human side of newsworthy, historical, and pop culture figures, and learn about people leading key social movements or handling crises. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotations and stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of the inspirational sources and experiences that influenced the subject’s achievements. Detailed timelines and indexes make these titles valuable reference resources.

Cover: J. D. Vance: From Rural America to the White House
Cover: Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer's Greatest Scorer
Cover: Angie Thomas: Hip-Hop Author and Voice of Change
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Adele: Music Megastar
Albert Einstein: Relativity Rock Star
Alexander Hamilton: The Story of a Statesman
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Political Headliner
Aly Raisman: Athlete and Activist
Amanda Gorman: Inspiring Hope with Poetry
Amy Coney Barrett: Reshaping the Supreme Court
Angie Thomas: Hip-Hop Author and Voice of Change New! Spring 2025New! Spring 2025
Anne Frank: Out of the Shadows
Barbie: From Doll to Cultural Icon New! Fall 2024
Beyoncé: The Queen of Pop
Billie Eilish: The Rise of a Superstar
BTS: K-Pop's Biggest Headliners New! Fall 2024
Colin Kaepernick: From Free Agent to Change Agent
The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Coronavirus Timeline
Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer's Greatest Scorer New! Spring 2025
Dalai Lama: A Leader in Exile
David Karp: The Mastermind behind Tumblr
Deb Haaland: First Native American Cabinet Secretary
Deion Sanders: From Multisport Superstar to Coach Prime New! Fall 2024
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