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Kanye West: Hip-Hop Star
Gretchen Weicker
Library Binding (Enslow Publishers, Inc., March 1, 2009)Kanye West has never been the typical rapper or hip-hop artist. While other rappers are known for their baggy clothes and graphic lyrics, West uses his music to pay tribute to his mother, fight injustice in the world, and spread a positive message. With preppy clothes, honest lyrics, and a trademark teddy bear, West has built his success by breaking the mold.
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Taylor Swift: Music Superstar
Jeff Burlingame
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Oct. 1, 2011)Singer, songwriter, Grammy winner. Although it may seem like Taylor Swift became a superstar overnight, she really started singing and writing songs when she was eleven. She kept doing what she thought was right until her big break, and she’s now a household name. This fun-to-read book offers reluctant readers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
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Michael Phelps: Swimming for Olympic Gold
David P. Torsiello
Paperback (Enslow Publishers, March 1, 2009)Swimmer Michael Phelps is considered by many to be the greatest Olympian of all-time. At the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China, Phelps took home a record 8 gold medals. Find out about Phelps's amazing achievements, as well as what life is like for him both in and out of the pool.
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Selena Gomez: Latina TV and Music Star
Ally Azzarelli
Paperback (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2011)Did you know that Selena’s first acting job was BARNEY AND FRIENDS? That’s also where she met close friend Demi Lavato. She’s the star of the hit TV show WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE, been in movies, and is part of the band Selena Gomez & The Scene. This fun-to-read book offers reluctant readers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
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Shaun White: Snow and Skateboard Champion
Marty Gitlin
Paperback (Enslow Publishers, March 1, 2009)Shaun White has become an icon of the extreme sports world. He has dominated in both snowboarding and skateboarding, despite being years younger than many of his competitors. With an Olympic Gold Medal added to his trophy case, there s no telling how high this guy will fly!
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Daniel Radcliffe: Film and Stage Star
Stephanie Watson
Paperback (Enslow Publishers, March 1, 2009)Daniel Radcliffe may not be a wizard, but he has put quite a spell on his fans. He became an instant celebrity at the age of eleven when he won the role of everybody s favorite boy wizard, Harry Potter. Radcliffe is proving he s more than a teen heartthrob he s a talented actor whose career has just begun! This fun-to-read book offers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
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Daniel Radcliffe: Film and Stage Star
Stephanie Watson
Library Binding (Enslow Publishers, Inc., April 1, 2009)Daniel Radcliffe may not be a wizard, but he has put quite a spell on his fans. He became an instant celebrity at the age of eleven when he won the role of everybody s favorite boy wizard, Harry Potter. Radcliffe is proving he s more than a teen heartthrob he s a talented actor whose career has just begun! This fun-to-read book offers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
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Taylor Swift: Music Superstar
Jeff Burlingame
Paperback (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2011)Singer, songwriter, Grammy winner. Although it may seem like Taylor Swift became a superstar overnight, she really started singing and writing songs when she was eleven. She kept doing what she thought was right until her big break, and she’s now a household name. This fun-to-read book offers reluctant readers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
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Michael Phelps: Swimming for Olympic Gold
David P. Torsiello
Library Binding (Enslow Publishers, Jan. 1, 2009)Swimmer Michael Phelps is considered by many to be the greatest Olympian of all-time. At the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China, Phelps took home a record 8 gold medals. Find out about Phelps's amazing achievements, as well as what life is like for him both in and out of the pool.
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Shaun White: Snow and Skateboard Champion
Marty Gitlin
Library Binding (Enslow Publishers, Inc., April 1, 2009)Shaun White has become an icon of the extreme sports world. He has dominated in both snowboarding and skateboarding, despite being years younger than many of his competitors. With an Olympic Gold Medal added to his trophy case, there s no telling how high this guy will fly!
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Kanye West: Hip-hop Star
Gretchen Weicker
Paperback (Enslow Publishers, March 1, 2009)Kanye West has never been the typical rapper or hip-hop artist. While other rappers are known for their baggy clothes and graphic lyrics, West uses his music to pay tribute to his mother, fight injustice in the world, and spread a positive message. With preppy clothes, honest lyrics, and a trademark teddy bear, West has built his success by breaking the mold.
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Robert Pattinson: Shining Star
Michael Schuman
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Oct. 1, 2011)Author Michael A. Schuman takes readers on a behind the scenes look at TWILIGHT star Robert Pattinson’s life. “Team Edward” fans will jump at the chance to learn about Pattinson’s early years, his modeling days, independent film roles, being Cedric Diggory in HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE, and Edward Cullen in the blockbuster TWILIGHT films. This fun-to-read book offers reluctant readers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.