Books with author Marie Morrale

As the biggest star in the world's most popular sport, Lionel "Leo" Messi is an international celebrity. But in many ways, he's just a regular guy.Readers (Grades 4-6) will learn about Leo's favorite foods and pastimes and find out how he likes to spend time with his family. They will also learn how he got his start as a soccer player and how he became an international superstar.

Growing up in the small town of Millville, New Jersey, Mike Trout dreamed of following in his father's footsteps and becoming a professional baseball player.Today, he is one of the biggest stars in the Major League. Readers (Grades 4-6) will find out what makes Mike tick, from what he does in his spare time to why he still lives at home with his parents.

Meet Taylor Swift., one of the most popular artists in America today.Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Swift is also the rare pop star who writes her own songs and can play a variety of instruments. Learn about this superstar's incredible rise to fame in the pages of this book.

Ever since she exploded onto the scene with her self-titled 2004 debut album, Taylor Swift has been one of the biggest stars in country and pop music. Readers will find out how Taylor went from living on a Christmas tree farm to playing sold-out stadium shows for her loyal fans, also known as Swifties. They will also learn how Taylor got her start and what she has planned for the future.

Readers (Grades 4-6) will learn all about the lives of stars Rowan Blanchard, Sabrina Carpenter, Peyton Meyer, and August Maturo, from how they broke into acting to how life has changed since they hit the big time.In 2014, the Disney Channel debuted its latest hit show, Girl Meets World. A sequel to the popular 1990s hit Boy Meets World, the series has won a whole new generation of fans thanks to its exciting young cast.

From starring in the hit Disney Channel series Austin and Ally to performing onstage with his siblings as part of the band R5, Ross Lynch is everywhere these days. Readers will follow Ross on every step of his journey to the top of the entertainment industry, from his first music lessons to his appearances on shows such as So You Think You Can Dance to his big break on the Disney Channel.

Get the scoop on the boys you love!Twilight's Robert Pattinson, the Jonas Brothers (including little bro Frankie, the Bonus Jonas), Zac Efron, Jesse McCartney, Chris Brown, as well as stars from TV's hottest shows and upcoming movies, singers, athletes . . . they are all in here! Q & As, pop quizzes, quotes and fun facts it's the complete 411 on all your favs.