Books with author Marie Morrale

Meet Ariana GrandeWith her starring roles on two Nickelodeon sitcoms and smash hit pop albums, Ariana Grande has become a major force in the entertainment world. Readers will find out how Ariana got her start on the stage of a Broadway musical, how she broke through to a huge audience on TV, what her day-to-day life is like, and what she plans on doing next. The well-organzied chapters help readers identify key details while the photos add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.

In the glitz and glamour world of pop music, no one would have ever predicted Ed Sheeran, with his boy-next-door looks and shy-guy personality, would become a superstar.Readers (Grades 4-6) will trace Sheeran's path to stardom, from his beginnings as an 11-year-old songwriter and guitarists to one of the world's biggest pop stars. They will also learn about Sheeran's collaborations with music legends such as Elton John and Taylor Swift and find out what he is planning for his next album. The well-organzied chapters help readers identify key details while the photos add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.

As the Oscar-nominated star of hit movies such as The Hunger Games and American Hustle, Jennifer Lawrence has become one of the biggest names in Hollywood.Readers (Grades 4-6) will learn how Jennifer got her start as an actor and what makes her such a success on the silver screen. They will also find out what she likes to do in her free time, what her favorite things are, and much more!

Learn about Austin Mahone's collaborations with huge stars such as Pitbull and Flo Rida and the incredible success of his debut EP, The Secret.After making a name for himself as a YouTube sensation, Austin Mahone is ready for the big time. Readers (Grades 4-6) will find out how Austin built up a loyal audience of "Mahomies" all around the world by interacting with his fans online.

Novelization/scrapbook of the latest teen hit from WB. Amanda Bynes, star of Nick and The WB, is an "American girl" who finds her long-lost British father in this warm "Princess Diaries"-type movie.Daphne (Amanda Bynes, star of The WB's "What I Like About You") knows something's missing from her life. She's crazy about her mom, but she's never even met her father. So, on her 17th birthday, Daphne packs a bag, writes her mom a note, and grabs the next flight to London, England.It turns out Daphne's dad is a British Lord running for Parliament. But his campaign isn't exactly thrilled about his long-lost daughter. To them, she's nothing but a "vulgar Yankee." Can Daphne survive the stuffy world of lords and ladies -- and get to know her dad in the process?

The Australian boy band 5 Seconds of Summer has taken the world by storm with massive hit singles such as "Don't Stop" and "She Looks So Perfect."Readers (Grades 4-6) will find out how the band got together and rose to fame with its popular YouTube videos. They will also follow the group as they perform sold-out shows around the world, meet the biggest stars in music, and record their debut album.

One of the biggest stars in NBA history, LeBron James has dominated the game of basketball in a way that few other players ever have. Readers will trace King James's career from his days as a high school superstar in Akron, Ohio, to his back-to-back NBA championships with the Miami Heat. They will also learn about LeBron's charitable activities off-the-court and find out what he is planning for the future. The well-organzied chapters help readers identify key details while the photos add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.

Pope Francis has inspired countless people with his inspiring message of peace and equality.Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn all about the pope's life, from his childhood in Argentina to his long career in the Roman Catholic Church. They will also find out how he was chosen to become pope, how he has drawn attention to such important issues as poverty and climate change, and much more.