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Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
This informative title highlights the life of Whitney Houston. Readers will learn about Houston's childhood in Newark, New Jersey including her strong family life and her beginnings as a singer at New Hope Baptist Church. Houston's musical work is discussed from her days as a backup singer for Chaka Kahn, Jermaine Jackson and the Neville Brothers and her collaboration with cousin Dionne Warwick and aunt Aretha Franklin through her superstardom as...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Description
"Discover more about the comedy team that perfected the art of the pie fight! The Three Stooges were the hardworking children of immigrants and discovered a love of performing at an early age. Starting out as a vaudeville act, they soon transitioned into movies, becoming a worldwide sensation in feature films and shorts. Never the critics' darlings, audiences loved them for their mastery of physical comedy and their willingness to do anything for...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Her breakout role as lovable, dorky, and endearing Mia Thermopolis in the 2001 film The Princess Diaries made Anne Hathaway a household name. Hathaway's continued success can be attributed to her performances in critically acclaimed movies such as The Devil Wears Prada, Becoming Jane, and Les Miserables for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. This compelling edition provides a balanced biographical overview of the life and...
8) John Cena
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Highlights the life and career of the wrestling and movie star, best known for his finishing move, the Attitude Adjustment.
9) Johnny Depp
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Johnny Depp started out as a teen heartthrob, but he has earned respect as a serious actor during his decades-long career. This book follows the Pirates of the Caribbean star from his early days as an actor through his latest projects. Along the way, readers will learn about his life, his iconic roles, as well as his lifelong interest in music.
10) The Rock
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Highlights the life and career of the wrestling and film star, best known for his sense of humor.
11) Grace of Monaco
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
[First edition].
Language
English
Description
"The book explains the life of Princess Grace."--
12) Clint Eastwood
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Iconic actor, writer, director, and producer responsible for films including The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Rawhide, Gran Torino, and more.
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Dwayne Johnson is better known as the Rock. How much do you know about this pro wrestler turned superstar actor? High-interest details and bold photos of his fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident"--
17) John Cena
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Describes the life and career of pro wrestler John Cena"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Women have made some of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. In this title, readers learn about Hedy Lamarr from her early career as a Hollywood actress to her invention of a frequency-hopping mechanism that is now used in cell phones and GPS technology. A timeline, sidebars, fun facts, glossary, and index supplement the text."--Publisher's website.
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