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Author
Pub. Date
2024
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Taylor Swift is one of the most popular singers in the world, and a billionaire who writes her own songs and plays several instruments. Find out how she became the star she is today from growing up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania.
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"With lyrical text and ... illustrations, Robbin Gourley tells the story of a boy whose spirit and determination led him to become one of the most celebrated and beloved figures of folk, bluegrass, and old-time music"--Dust jacket flap.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Formats
Description
Hailing from the Trem©Øe neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.
4) Dizzy
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Simple text and illustrations introduce the life of jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie.
5) Post Malone
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Post Malone (Austin Richard Post) works as a musician, a shoe designer, a voice-over artist, and a philanthropist. From his SoundCloud launch to placing 14 songs on the Billboard Top 40 at one time, Post Malone has vaulted himself to success. He started out playing heavy metal in a high-school band but transitioned to hip-hop to go solo. He moved from Grapevine, TX, to Los Angeles, CA, to pursue his music career. Aside from his music, Malone has begun...
7) Bruno Mars
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Bruno Mars is a pop music superstar. So how did this incredible talent rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Bruno's early life and his many musical achievements.
11) Bruno Mars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019].
Description
Bruno Mars is an artist who has taken the world by storm, and since he started, he's shown no signs of stopping! While fans all over the world have enjoyed listening to his hit songs and sizzling collaborations, many have no idea of the fascinating life that Mars led on his way to becoming a global sensation. From growing up as a musician and performer in small clubs in Hawaii, to becoming a starving artist and virtually unknown songwriter, to becoming...
12) Blake Shelton
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Meet Famous entertainer Blake Shelton! In this engaging title, readers will Follow Blake Shelton's career from his first album Blake Shelton, to his work on The Voice to his nine Country Music Association Awards and four Academy of Country Music Awards! Shelton's charitable work is also featured. Table of contents, map, and "Did You Know" fact boxes, a "Snapshot" graphic with vital information, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core...
14) Gucci Mane
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
Presents the life and career of Gucci Mane, musician, actor, and businessman.
15) Travis Scott
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
Travis Scott (Jacques Bermon Webster Jr.) works as a rapper, actor, fashion designer, model, producer, songwriter, and philanthropist. He is also the father of one child with his significant other, Kylie Jenner. Scott established himself first in Houston, Texas, then in both the New York City and Los Angeles rap games. He began his career in high school, working in musical groups and building the network that would allow him to sleep on floors and...
16) Taylor Swift
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides a first person account of the life and accomplishments of Taylor Swift.
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Taylor Swift has been a music superstar since she was a teenager, but now she is doing even more! When she's not selling out arenas, Taylor is making a name for herself in fashion, cosmetics, and even movies. Learn about Taylor's life and work in this awesome book full of pictures and fun facts!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Explores the life and career of Elvis Presley, including his impoverished childhood, success as a singer who bridged African American and white musical styles, movie and Las Vegas career, personal life, and unexpected death.