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Author
Series
Publisher
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
Pub. Date
1993
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Here are the life stories of such diverse figures as Vivaldi, Mozart, Scott Joplin, Nadia Boulanger, and Woody Guthrie. Readers will learn of both their musical natures and the personal, humorous characteristics that make their lives so fascinating. Living, breathing anecdotes--the stuff of which the best biography is made
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents the life of one of the bestselling artists of all time, from her start singing in front of her father's Baptist congregation to being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Author
Publisher
Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
©2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Highlights the careers of Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Mahalia Jackson, Muddy Waters, Billie Holiday, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Little Richard, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a portrait of the iconic music artist that discusses his award-winning achievements, status as a counterculture figure, and influence on such performers as John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, and David Bowie.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 8
Description
The story of one of rock's biggest legends, from his birth during a 1940 World War II air raid on Liverpool, through his turbulent childhood and teen years, to his celebrated life writing, recording, and performing with the Beatles and beyond.
15) Shock and roll
Author
Series
Electric Zombie volume 2
Publisher
Calico, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Fab and his friends think they've found the perfect drummer for their rock band in his new neighbor, Zee. Following the success of their first gig, the band can't wait to perform at their school's Septemberfest. That is until Zee announces his parents don't want him to be part of the band anymore. But Fab decides to take things into his own hands. He goes to Zee's house to meet his parents. Will Fab be able to change their minds, or will he possibly...
16) Who was Selena?
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an Imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings, quinceañeras, and on street corners in their native Texas. Selena learned how to sing in Spanish and soon became hugely popular within the Latino community--so much so that she became the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s. Selena was poised to be a great success, but her life was cut short after...
Author
Series
Electric Zombie volume 3
Publisher
Calico, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Fab and his friends think they've found the perfect drummer for their rock band in his new neighbor, Zee. The band feels great after Septemberfest, and they've been invited to perform in the town Halloween parade. But something's up with Zee. He seems slower than usual. Fab and Lola decide to investigate. They follow Zee to a rock club with much older kids. Is Zee getting tired of being in their band? And will they be able to perform in the parade...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Dolly Parton is a singer, songwriter, actor, and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. After more than sixty years in the entertainment industry, Parton continues to work as an entertainer and activist"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Chance the Rapper is known around the world for his unique style of music as well as his generosity. But before he shot to fame, Chancelor Bennett was struggling in school and getting into trouble with drugs. Thanks to his family and his music, he was able to turn his life around. With a new name and a new outlook, Chance the Rapper began to find success in both his personal and professional lives. Readers will be inspired by the music megastar who...
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