Books with author Marie Morreale

From writing and producing smash hits for some of the biggest pop stars on Earth to crashing the charts with his own songs, Pharrell Williams has done it all in the music industry.Readers (Grades 4-6) will find out how this superstar found fame as half of the Neptunes production duo and why he decided to step into the spotlight as a solo act. They'll also take a look at his favorite things and find out what some of his fellow superstars think of him.

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.

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.

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.

Meet Ross Lynch.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.

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!

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.

Meet Pope Francis, the first person from the Americas ever to be chosen to lead the Catholic Church.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. Despite his position in the world, Francis is a model of humility. He spreads an important message, encouraging everyone to help the less fortunate, protect the earth, and-above all-love one another.