Books with title Drake

Themes: Hi-Lo, urban nonfiction, music, entrepreneur, Hip-Hop, celebrities, biographies. Drake stands out among hip-hop stars. The Jewish Canadian actor has never struggled with drugs or poverty. Critics question his authenticity. Yet Drake has a great attitude. He says, "At the end of the day, I consider myself a black man because I'm more immersed in black culture than any other. Being Jewish is kind of a cool twist. It makes me unique." There's no doubt about it, today's students listen to an average of 2.5 hours of music every day. Guess what they are listening to? Hip-hop is mainstream, continually topping Billboard's Hot 100 charts. These Hi-Lo biographies engage striving readers from the very beginning with blinged-out covers, stunning four-color photographs, modern and graphic page design, and high-interest informational text. Biographies highlight the unique characteristics of each mega-rapper, including childhood struggles, personal style, rivalries, giving back, and more. Each 48-page book includes a timeline and glossary, with vocabulary words highlighted throughout.

Drake stands out among hip-hop stars. The Jewish Canadian actor has never struggled with drugs or poverty. Critics question his authenticity. Yet Drake has a great attitude. He says, “At the end of the day, I consider myself a black man because I’m more immersed in black culture than any other. Being Jewish is kind of a cool twist. It makes me unique.”

Meet famous music star Drake! In this engaging title, readers will follow Drake's career from his role on Degrassi: The Next Generation to his move into music and first album Thank Me Later to four American Music Awards and three Grammy Awards! Drake's charitable work is also featured. Table of contents, map, "Did You Know" fact boxes, a "Snapshot" graphic with vital information, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This book explores the secrets behind Drakes transformation from a quiet Jewish kid to a hit TV star to a worldwide musical sensation. You will learn everything youd like to know about this famous celebrity, including information on his family, his major awards, his commercial endorsements, and much more! Youll also read about the various struggles that Drake faced, both as he grew up and even now, after he has achieved an elite level of fame. Fortunately, the singer who Started from the Bottom has landed on top of the world, and youll get the inside scoop on all the people he has helped through his stardom and wealth. This book will show you that there is much more to the #YOLO star than meets the eye! Mason Crests editorial team has placed Key Icons to look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos allows the reader to view videos by scanning our QR codes, providing them with additional educational content to supplement the text. Examples in this series include music videos, speeches, iconic moments in the music industry and much more! Text Dependent Questions are plac

Meet Drake from "Drake." "Drake" is a book in the "Robert," "Franklin," & "Drake" series about three friends, and their unique perspectives on their adventures together. These books are set up to tell the same story, but from each individual's perspective. Similar to real life, each is a protagonist, and others are the antagonists. While no individual has bad intentions, how they appear to act is as much a part of the individual who experiences it.

Actor and singer Drake is a double threat, as hes proven his talent in both arenas. In recent years, Drake has risen to the top of the charts with his smooth voice and clever lyrics. In this book filled with onstage photographs, readers will learn how a teenager became a successful TV actor and how an actor took the hip-hop world by storm. Drakeor Drizzy as hes often calledhas earned the respect of artists such as Jay-Z and Kanye West.

Happy Endings Resort is about to be rocked to the core… Drake Parker and his family have been permanent residence of the resort for years. The location was his parent’s dream, but it’s since become a nightmare. Drake is determined to make more of his life… When his father vanishes and his mother’s constant stream of boyfriends become unbearable, he’ll do anything to escape for a moment. But it’s becoming difficult to explain to his friends why he can’t have them over. Flings become more frequent, and when they get too close he cuts them off, but some just won’t let it go. He’s hiding something from the residents at Happy Endings Resort, and Liv (insert last name) is determined to figure out what it is. No matter what. Liv has been an on again off again fling with Drake, but every time she gets close to figuring out his secret, he leaves. She’s sabotaged other relationships, fought for what she believes she deserves, and will do anything to help the man she’s fallen in love with. But how much sacrifice is too much before you have to give up on the one you love?