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Taylor Swift
In 2010 Taylor Swift became the youngest recording artist in history to win a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. According to Rolling Stone, Swift is also one of the few artists in history to have placed multiple albums at the Number One spot on the Billboard 200 for at least 10 weeks. Supporting social studies, history, and biography assignments, this compelling biography of Taylor Swift presents the music superstar's early life in Pennsylvania, how she got her recording contract, and her life and charity work.
Anne Hathaway
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 career of this popular actress and singer. Chapters cover Anne Hathaway's early years and include insights into her acting inspirations as well as a look at the actress's life behind the scenes.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio's career started at the age of four on the set of several TV commercials, but he has since evolved into a mature actor taking on challenging roles and playing characters as diverse as Romeo, J. Edger Hoover, and Jay Gatsby. DiCaprio is also an active environmentalist, sitting on the boards of the World Wildlife Fund and the National Resources Defense Council. This compelling volume provides a balanced biography of Leonardo DiCaprio. Chapters include childhood stardom, playing the troubled teen, going from teen heartthrob to serious actor, and his off-screen philanthropy and activism.
Prince Harry
Prince Harry is the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II. His father Charles, the Prince of Wales, will one day take over as the monarch, or ruler, of England. This biography provides a balanced look at the life of Prince Harry including coverage of his turbulent teen years, his mother's tragic death, and his growing into a mature, responsible, but fun-loving representative of Britain's royal family.
Jennifer Hudson
This compelling edition profiles the Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning actress and singer who got her start as a contestant on American Idol. Readers will learn about Jennifer Hudson's humbling beginnings, her time on the televised singing show, American Idol, and her experience as an actress on the big screen.
Water from Air: Water Harvesting Machines
Describes the need for clean safe drinking water throughout the world and the development of water harvesters. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer and songwriter. She has sold over one hundred million records as a solo artist and has won twenty-two Grammy Awards. Her captivating stage presence, powerful vocals, and business savvy have made her a cultural phenomenon. Her 2016 album, Lemonade, which was released both as a music album and as a visual album, earned her wide recognition and the number one spot on Rolling Stone's 2016 "Best Albums of the Year" list. This fascinating edition provides a balanced biographical overview of singer Beyoncé. Chapters discuss her childhood and early career, her work in the bestselling girl group Destiny's Child, her subsequent solo albums, and the singer's work as an actress and fashion designer.
The History of Country Music
Country music is the quintessential American music, with roots in the musical traditions of the earliest settlers and having grown up as an integral part of the uniquely American experience and culture. This book examines the development of country music from its beginnings in the southern Appalachian Mountains in the early 20th century to the slick sounds of modern country music superstars of the early 21st century.
The History of Latin Music
This book covers the history of the music of Latin America. Individual chapters focus on the sounds of the Caribbean, Brazil, South America, and Mexico. Author Stuart A. Kallen includes informative sidebars and numerous quotations from authoritative sources. Students will enjoy this volume for leisure reading and it's an excellent research tool for reports.
