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Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley became a country music star at a young age. He played guitar for an audience when he was just 10 years old and became a radio star 2 years later. Today, Brad is one of the brightest stars on the country music scene, winning both country music awards as well as Grammys. Students will rea...

Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood’s amazing music career began on television in front of millions of people. In 2005, she won American Idol and quickly became one of the most successful singers of country and popular music. The future is bright for this talented young singer, who has already won several Grammys. Thi...

Country Music Stars, The Complete Set
The rhythms of country music are only growing in popularity. New dynamic stars, as well as some true classics, are constantly surfacing and resurfacing on the horizon of country music celebrity. This collection examines the lives and careers of some of country music hottest stars and most interestin...

Country Music Stars: Set 1
For all those who enjoy the sweet twang of some quality country tunes, this series is the ideal collection of biographies on the genre’s hottest stars. From the guitars and musicality of the Rascal Flatts to the vocal styling of Carrie Underwood, each book carefully details the life of the star or b...

Country Music Stars: Set 2
Country music is more popular today than ever. This high-interest series uses accessible text to highlight the lives of several accomplished country musicians. Some stars, such as Julianne Hough, are new to the music scene. Others, such as Tim McGraw, have been in the spotlight for years. All of the...

Faith Hill
Any true country music fan will love this book, which details this talented artist’s rise from humble beginnings to the top of the country music charts. Raised in rural Mississippi, Faith Hill moved to Nashville to pursue a music career. She has become one of country music’s brightest stars. She is ...

Julianne Hough
Julianne Hough first became famous on the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars. An award-winning dancer, she won the competition twice. Despite her great success in the world of dance, Julianne’s dream was to become a country music singer. This book tells the story of how this young star pursued her d...

Keith Urban
This book tells readers about one of the hottest country singers today. Keith grew up in New Zealand and Australia but moved to Nashville with the dream of becoming a star. Raised on country music, he learned the guitar at an early age. Thanks to hard work and raw talent, Keith was able to fulfill h...

Kenny Chesney
Few musicians have been named Entertainer of the Year as many times and by as many organizations as Kenny Chesney. Although he didn’t learn to play the guitar until he was 19, Kenny dedicated himself to becoming a great musician and songwriter. Today, he is one of the most popular figures in country...

Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert is a fresh voice in the world of country music. Driven to perform from an early age, Miranda learned to play the guitar because she wanted to write her own songs. She formed her own band when she was only in her teens. Miranda’s big break came when she competed on the TV show Nashvil...

Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts is one of today’s most popular country-music acts. Each of the band’s three members—Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney—has unique talents. Together, they produce number-one hits and put on spectacular concerts for sold-out audiences everywhere. This book tells readers more ab...

Sugarland
Hoping to make an impact in the world of country music, three country music artists pooled their talents to form the band Sugarland. Their very first performance wowed audiences and critics, and Sugarland’s music has consistently topped the charts ever since. Now a duo, Sugarland continues to be one...

Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift had a dream—she wanted to be a singer. After learning to compose and write music at a young age, Taylor now writes songs that capture the hearts of music fans everywhere. She performs alongside the very musicians who have been her inspiration. This book tells the story of this singer-so...

Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw is a country music singer who has far exceeded his dreams. After years of number-one albums and a record-breaking tour with his wife Faith Hill, he is still at the top of the charts. Tim’s popularity has even extended into television and movies. This engaging biography takes readers backs...

Toby Keith
Toby Keith has been a big name in country music for over 15 years. However, he wasn’t always a star. Toby had several jobs before he decided to pursue his love of music. Not one to shy away from the spotlight, Toby sings, and speaks out, about his love for his nation and the country music way of lif...

Bo Diddley: Rock & Roll All-Star
Bo Diddley—known as The Originator—was an influential American rock & roll singer and songwriter known for his unique transitional style. This book follows his life and accomplishments from his birth in Mississippi to his Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Vibrant photographs help emphasize the ...

Dwight Howard: Superman of Basketball
This basketball power forward is nicknamed “Superman” for his super skills on the court. This book is a super source of information on Dwight Howard’s life and successes.

Inspiring Lives
Famous people are often thought to be fortunate. However, we usually see only their success and not the path they took to achieve it. The people featured in this invaluable series have overcome obstacles and hardship to fulfill their dreams. All have shown great determination in cultivating their ta...

John Lee Hooker: Master of Boogie and Blues
John Lee Hooker was a giant in the world of blues and boogie music. From learning to play music in Mississippi to touring the world with famous musicians, his popularity has spanned several decades. This book tells the story of one of music’s most influential figures.

Kathleen Battle: American Soprano
An American soprano known for her silvery tone and agile voice, Kathleen Battle was a driving force in opera during the 1980s and early 1990s. This book follows Battle’s journey from concerts and recital performances to starring soprano roles.

Larry Fitzgerald: Pro Bowl Receiver
A wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL, Larry Fitzgerald is known for his tremendous athletic skill. This book introduces the reader to Fitzgerald and his extreme talent on the football field.

LeBron James: Basketball Legend
This basketball powerhouse has set numerous records since joining the NBA, and has led the Cleveland Cavaliers to consecutive playoff appearances. This book follows James’s life, career, and accomplishments.

Leontyne Price: First Lady of Opera
Leontyne Price’s beautiful voice allowed her to become the first African American Prima Donna at the Metropolitan Opera, despite racial prejudices of the 1950s and 1960s. This book follows her dramatic rise to international fame as a soprano.

Prince Fielder: Home-Run King
Prince Fielder comes from a legacy of Major League Baseball players. This book hits it out of the park with lots of excellent information on the life of one of baseball’s finest.

Reggie Bush: Superstar on Offense
Reggie Bush plays for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He has played everything from running back and wide receiver to punt returner. Bush’s career and life story are chronicled in this excellent source.

Robert Johnson: Legend of the Delta Blues
Robert Johnson was the most famous of the Delta blues musicians, due to his remarkable combination of voice, guitar, and songwriting talents. Johnson’s tragically short life is full of interesting events that are engagingly addressed in this book.

Ryan Howard: Power Hitter
Young baseball fans will be riveted as they learn all the stats and accomplishments of one of the sports finest players, first baseman Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime
Scott Joplin was a composer and pianist who achieved great fame for his unique ragtime compositions. Before his early death at the age of 48, Joplin had composed music that would define an era and remain influential for a century

Abigail Breslin
Abigail Breslin is one of the most celebrated and critically acclaimed young actors in Hollywood. Readers explore her rise to fame and the highlights of her busy acting career—including her role in Little Miss Sunshine, New Year's Eve, and beyond. Fun facts about this talented young star are present...

Darren Criss
Readers discover the incredible story behind Darren Criss’s meteoric rise to fame with this high-interest topic. The multitalented musician and actor is most famous for his role as Blaine Anderson on the hit television show Glee, but this book reveals that there is much more to Darren Criss’s story ...

Demi Lovato
Did you know Demi Lovato got her start on a children’s show starring a big purple dinosaur? From touring with the Jonas Brothers to starring in her own show on the Disney Channel, Demi has come a long way since then. With full-color photographs, a detailed timeline of key events in Demi’s life, and ...

Elle Fanning
Like her older sister Dakota, Elle Fanning is working hard to make her mark on the big screen. This high-interest book charts her rise to fame as an actress, highlighting her most popular roles—from Alice Dainard in Super 8 through Lily Miska in We Bought a Zoo. Fascinating facts about her life and ...

Jaden Smith
As the son of two famous actors, Jaden Smith has grown up in the spotlight. Now, he’s taking it for his own! Readers will learn more about Jaden’s movies and music in this colorful, engaging book, which is written in an accessible style with a helpful timeline. Photographs from the life of the lates...

Justin Bieber
Teen music sensation Justin Bieber has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will discover how he got his start in the entertainment industry through fascinating facts and a timeline of his career so far. Exciting concert photographs and cute close-ups enhance the accessible text. Reluctan...

KeKe Palmer
The career of KeKe Palmer is already filled with many highlights, and readers trace the path she followed as she rose to become the talented actress and musician she is today. Accessible texts allows readers to explore the life and career of this bright, young star in the worlds of film, television,...

Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner is much more than just the younger sibling of some of the most famous women on reality television, and readers discover why through engaging, high-interest text. They explore how her career expanded following the success of her family’s hit television show, Keeping Up with the Kardash...

Rico Rodriguez
Readers discover fun facts about the life and career of the young star of one of television’s most popular shows, Modern Family. Rico Rodriguez found fame playing the lovable Manny Delgado, and readers explore the road he took to get the role and the promising future he has ahead of him in Hollywood...

Rising Stars
This compelling series explores the lives and careers of up-and-coming actors and music artists. From heartthrob Robert Pattinson to Disney Channel star Selena Gomez, the young performers profiled here are multitalented and poised to conquer the entertainment industry. Readers will enjoy learning mo...

Rising Stars: Set 2
Readers discover the amazing stories behind some of the brightest young stars in the entertainment world. Readers take a look behind the scenes and see how some of their favorite celebrities rose to stardom. Engaging text captivates even reluctant readers with stories about the lives and careers of ...

Rising Stars: Sets 1 – 2
Readers explore the amazing lives and careers of some of today’s brightest stars in the entertainment world. The up-and-coming celebrities featured in these books are some of the most sought-after figures in the worlds of film, television, and music—including stars seen on the big screen and heard o...

Robert Pattinson
He’s most famous for playing a brooding vampire, but there’s so much more to this talented young actor. From Cedric Diggory of Harry Potter fame to Edward Cullen of the Twilight series, this book explores the career of Robert Pattinson, an actor and musician on the rise. Full of colorful photographs...

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