Books in Robbie Reader series

Not everyone was happy with the New York Knickss 12th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Many even booed at the selection of Kristaps Porzingis. But he didnt let the jeers stop him from celebrating. The young Latvian player had played professional basketball in Spain before coming to the United States, where he would soon become one of the best known players in the sport. Kristaps knew he would have to work hard to win over his city. And he was up to the task. Some of those fans now see the 7-foot, 3-inch power forward and center as the player who will lead the Knicks to their first NBA finals in decades.

Some people might say Jayson Tatum didnt receive the best start in life. Others would say he was born to the best mother possible. Although she discovered she was pregnant with Jayson right out of high school, Brandy Cole was determined to do everything she could to make dreams come true for them both. For her that meant becoming a lawyer. For him it would mean becoming a professional basketball player. With her helpand a lot of hard work on his partJayson Tatum made that dream a reality when he was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2017.

You may know her from the Nickelodeon's hit television show Victorious. Or maybe you caught her shorter-lived spin-off Sam & Cat. Perhaps you simply enjoy her music. However you were introduced to Ariana Grande, she has definitely become a household name. While she may be new to some of her adoring fans, Ariana has actually been working in the entertainment field for many years. Her first big role was that of cheerleader Charlotte in the Broadway musical 13. Today Ariana Grande is one of the best-selling musical artists in America.

Go outside on a gusty day and you ll feel the wild force of the wind. For at least a thousand years, people have sought to harness its power. We ve used sails to push boats to new distances, and windmills to pump water or grind corn. Today, we re using the wind to create electricity. In our polluted, energy-hungry world, wind power comes forward as a clean, green, renewable answer. In 2008, the United States became the world s top producer of wind energy, and China doubled its wind power capacity. The real beauty of wind, however, is that you don t have to wait for the power company to install a wind farm near you. Concerned citizens all over the world are looking to be part of the new energy solution, installing their own personal wind turbines in their backyards or even on their roofs. Can your family join them and harness the power of the wind?

What s the big deal about hybrid cars? Why are there so many celebrities driving them? Are these cars really better than gasoline powered cars? You can learn how hybrid cars work and explore new inventions in the automotive industry. Discover vehicles powered by hydrogen and cars that run on sunshine. Learn how to reduce your own carbon footprint and help your family save gasoline. It s all possible when you explore the world of hybrid cars.

When Keke Palmer was a little girl, she amazed her family with her powerful singing voice and her big personality. It didn t take long before she was appearing in movies and on television shows. She won fame and praise for serious roles such as the young girl in the movie Akeelah and the Bee, but later showed her humorous side as the star of the Nickelodeon series True Jackson, VP. Follow Keke s acting and music careers, and find out about her down-to-earth attitude and the strong support she receives from her family. You ll love getting to know Keke Palmer and learning about her very special style in this exciting biography.

Derek Carr seemed destined to play football. His older brother David became a professional player when Derek was just a boy. His brother Darren coaches the sport at the high school level. But no one knew just how far the youngest Carr brother would take his football career. After playing through high school and college, Derek was chosen by the Oakland Raiders in the 2014 NFL Draft. Since that time he has risen to the ranks of the best quarterbacks in the nation. In addition to being a talented athlete, Derek is also a dedicated Christian, family man, and volunteer. He says that his life is all about his faith, family, and football.

British superstar Harry Styles rocketed to fame around the world as a member of the pop music group One Direction. The band had formed in 2010 while its members were competing on the televised talent competition The X Factor. After ruling the pop music charts for several years and selling out nearly every concert they played, the group decided to call it quits in 2015. But Harry was far from done with the music business. He wanted to pursue a rock music career on his own. Today he is a successful solo music artist as well as a promising actor.