Age
12-17
Grade
7-12
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Pitbull
Hardcover
(Mason Crest Publishers Jan. 1, 2018)
Pitbull is an international superstar famous for not only his music but his product endorsements and business ventures as well. He is proud of his Cuban heritage and hometown of Miami. The rapper grew up in the roughest parts of Miami and learned that to make something of nothing required hard work and his signature never-give-up attitude. Pitbull has not forgotten the neighborhoods where he grew up and gives back to the people who still live there. Even his nickname is an example of his persistence and determination to overcome the hardships of his early life! Mason Crests editorial team has placed Key Icons to look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos allows the reader to view videos by scanning our QR codes, providing them with additional educational content to supplement the text. Examples in this series include music videos, speeches, iconic moments in the music industry and much more! Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the readers comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the t
- Series
- Hip-Hop & R&b: Culture, Music & Storytelling
- ISBN
- 142224184X / 9781422241844
- Pages
- 80
- Weight
- 11.4 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.1 x 0.4 in.
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