Books in Superstars of Film series

Growing up in a family of musicians, Bruno Mars started his music career performing at a young age in his hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii. After high school he moved to California and began producing music for other artists before embarking on his own solo career. This book describes Bruno Mars' early life and how his debut album sent him to the top of the charts worldwide.

Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson--a.k.a the boy band sensation One Direction--have just the right combination of raw talent and crush-worthy looks to have won over millions of fans around the world almost overnight. From rejection -as solo acts on Britain's "XFactor" TV show-to their stunning debut at number 1 on the Billboard charts, the boys' amazing story is the stuff of fairy tales. Read about their private lives and public successes, their little quirks and big dreams, and all of their fun, fabulous times along the way. Discover the boys behind the band.

Following an outstanding NHL rookie season, which ended in his winning of the Calder Memorial Trophy for best overall rookie, Auston Matthews has quickly become known as one of the leagues top hockey players. From his childhood beginnings in Arizona to being the first overall draft pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs, this exciting book helps readers find out how the hockey star has skated his way to stardom.

Connor McDavid is no stranger to great hockey achievements. This focused center's time spent in junior leagues and later the Ontario Hockey League set him up for his big step to the NHL. Once he got there, Connor went on to become a leading season scorer and the youngest team captain in NHL history. Learn about Connor's path to stardom and the major highlights of his bright NHL career.

From online singing sensation to international superstar, boy-next-door Shawn Mendes is one of the world s biggest young stars. Born and raised in Pickering, Ontario, Shawn first gained attention by singing cover versions of songs, which he posted online to quickly garner a huge, grassroots fan base and eventually a record deal. Learn how the singer s hard work and dedication helped him become an award-winning artist, and a voice for positive change.