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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Marian Anderson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This title focuses on Havana singer and songwriter Camila Cabello. The book explores information related to her early life, her time in the spotlight, and the legacy she will leave behind. This hi-lo title is complete with dazzling photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
You may know that Emma Stone has made movie audiences laugh and cry in a wide range of roles, from Superbad to The Help. But did you know that Emma: • loves computers and used to build her own websites for fun? • is a natural blonde who only started getting roles after she dyed her hair brown? • has a tattoo with a very special backstory? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Emma's childhood,...
10) Aretha Franklin
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Aretha Franklin. Readers learn about Franklin's early life, her award-winning career during which she became known as the Queen of Soul, was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom" --
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Rihanna is an award-wining, worldwide music superstar. But her success extends beyond music. She is also a successful businesswoman. Discover more about Rihanna from her personal life to her next big projects"--
14) Rihanna
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Language
English
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Description
"Born in Barbados, Rihanna knew at a young age that she wanted to become a musician. Overcoming a tough childhood added to her need to succeed and follow her dreams. After being discovered at a chance concert for two New York City music producers, her journey to stardom began. In this booyou'll'll learn more about her beginnings, her biggest highlights in music, the endeavors and projects she's focused on, her film career, and how exactly she came...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Elizabeth Cotten was only a little girl when she picked up a guitar for the first time. It wasn't hers (it was her big brother's), and it wasn't strung right for her (she was left-handed). But she flipped that guitar upside down and backwards and taught herself how to play it anyway. By age eleven, she'd written "Freight Train," one of the most famous folk songs of the twentieth century. And by the end of her life, people everywhere from the sunny...
17) Ella Fitzgerald
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Ella Fitzgerald, from her youth mired in tragedy to her rise to stardom as one of the top jazz singers of all time.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Aretha Franklin was a legendary singer and activist. Her music helped shape the civil rights movement and inspired many people. Aretha Franklin: Legendary Singerexplores her life and legacy. Includes infographics and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
19) Aretha Franklin
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Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Aretha Franklin was a groundbreaking musician. Called the "Queen of Soul," she helped shape American music. Using her powerful, soulful voice, she made dozens of hit songs. She also fought for racial equality. This book explores her life and music. A table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, selection of greatest hits, and sidebars are included in this title"--
20) Donald Glover
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Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Donald Glover is an actor, writer, director, producer, and comedian-as well as other things! Perhaps best known for his roles in Solo: A Star Wars Story, the Lion King remake, and the TV series Atlanta, he also raps under the name Childish Gambino. Grammy-winning, Emmy-winning Glover is a prolific creator, and young readers will love discovering how he's become one of the most respected people in the entertainment industry today. This comprehensible...