Books in American Icons series

This series introduces beginning readers to some of the many places, people, and symbols that have become American Icons. With easy to read text and captivating visuals, each book in this series explores the symbols that helped shape the nations identity. Beginning readers will learn the history of each symbol, how it became important to the United States, and the role it continues to play in society today. American Icons is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

In TONI MORRISON: A BIOGRAPHY OF A NOBEL PRIZE-WINNING WRITER, author Barbara Kramer explores the life and career of this talented writer. From her childhood in Loraine, Ohio, to her creative expressions of African-American culture, Morrison has always remembered her past. She has taught at several universities, as well as being the author of novels, short stories essays, and a play. Morrison invites readers to participate in her stories and enables them to enter into the characters' lives.

"Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: National Geographic (July 1, 2003) ISBN: 079225211X Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.6 x 0.1 inches Ages 9-12 While visiting his uncle?s farm in Maine and then traveling with his father from Boston to Philadelphia and Charleston, young Benjamin Wilcox sees rising anger against the British everywhere he goes. Ben?s letters and journal entries give kids a fresh look at life throughout the Colonies as tensions build, violence breaks out in Boston, and events lead to revolution."

Winfrey is smart, funny, compassionate, talented--and one of the richest and most powerful women in the world. Whether she was talking about her childhood experiences of abuse and rebllion, her lifelong struggle with weight, her favorite books, or her Angel Network of good deeds, the world was listening. How did Winfrey reach this pinnacle of success? Author Robin Westen has gathered the most compelling stories and quotes for this fun-to-read, information-packed biography.

Perform the national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony. Wow the crowd with a spectacular Super Bowl halftime show. Win a Grammy. When you are legendary singer and performer Beyoncé Knowles, this is just a regular month's work. Beyoncé went from a child singer in her hometown of Houston, Texas, to one of the most recognizable faces on the planet. She has sold millions of records, made hit movies, and runs a clothing line. This superstar does it all. Author Michael A. Schuman chronicles the life of the amazing Beyoncé.

When Chris Rock steps on stage, he destroys the targets of his jokes. When he finishes his performance, the audience needs time to catch its breath. The laughter never stops! Chris Rock pulls no punches. He is brutally honest and no subject—politics, racism, pop culture—is safe from his humor. From humble beginnings in New York City to his superstar career as a stand-up comedian and actor, author Marty Gitlin unleashes the story of comic genius Chris Rock.