Books in A Robbie Reader Contemporary Biography 2020 series

Harley-Davidson motorcycles are world-famous. Big and powerful, they are loved by riders around the world. It seems as though theyve been around forever. But at the beginning of the twentieth century, there were no motorcycles. Two young men, Arthur Harley and William Davidson, decided to start a company to build them. But they had almost no money. Their first factory was a shed that was so small and light four men could pick it up and move it. How did they turn that tiny beginning into a world-famous company? How did the Harley-Davidson motorcycle become so important? Its a fascinating story.

Growing up, Jamie Lynn Spears wanted to be like her big sister Britney Spears. In fact, when Jamie Lynn was only 8, she told the world that she wanted to follow in her famous sister's footsteps. By 2005, Jamie Lynn had a very successful show on Nickelodeon, Zoey 101, and a very big fan following. She has also been on many magazine covers, including Seventeen and American Cheerleader; appeared on dozens of talk shows, sitcoms, and award shows; and her career has only just begun!

As a singing duo, Aly and AJ burst onto the music scene in 2005 with the release of their debut album, Into the Rush. But the sisters from Torrance, California, are anything but overnight sensations. They began performing as toddlers singing in church. When they were a little older, they started modeling and appearing in commercials. AJ s acting career took off first, but Aly soon got her big break when she was cast in Phil of the Future. Meanwhile, music has remained their primary passion. Both sisters are accomplished musicians and talented songwriters and now, they are also rock stars. However, unlike other young stars whose personal lives land them in trouble, Aly and AJ are devout Christians. They are proud to be role models for kids everywhere, proving that you can be successful and have fun without compromising your beliefs.

As a youngster, Jesse McCartney performed in the stage productions his actor-parents created for the community. When he was nine years old, he toured the United States performing as Louis in the well-known theater production The King and I. Before long Jesse was playing the character of Adam Chandler Jr. in the long-running daytime soap opera, All My Children, and Bradin Westerly in the WB Network s show Summerland. Jesse has also starred in movies. However, acting isn t this rising star s only talent. He sings, writes songs, and records CDs, too. As Jesse himself says: I was born to be an entertainer.

Soccer is Christian Pulisic's whole life right now. Christian says that a year spent in England when he was seven helped him decide that soccer would be his life. Fans are watching closely to see what he will do since he was signed to the Chelsea Football Club in England. Open this book to read about Christian's early years and his meteoric rise as one of the world's greatest soccer players.

Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo left home at age eleven to play soccer. He was very homesick after he went to live at the Sporting CP Youth Soccer Academy. He later said, ""Football kept me going."" There's more interesting information about one of the best soccer players in the world inside this book. Open it and get to know Cristiano Ronaldo.