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Marian Anderson (Impact Biographies Ser.)
Par Charles Patterson. 1988
A biography of the opera and concert singer, who, among other achievements, was the first African-American soloist to perform with…
the Metropolitan Opera Company. Marian Anderson was born in South Philadelphia in 1902. The author shows how Anderson's enormous talent, hard work, and unfailing determination led to her success first in Europe, and then in America. For junior and senior high and older readersThe Michael Jackson story
Par Nelson George. 1984
Long walk home: reflections on Bruce Springsteen
Par Richard Russo, Eric Alterman, David L. Ulin, Paul Muldoon, Wesley Stace, Elijah Wald, Daniel Wolff, Peter Ames Carlin, Regina Barreca, Greil Marcus, Kenneth Womack, June Skinner Sawyers, Jim Cullen, Dermot Bolger, Deepa Iyer, Jefferson Cowie, A. O. Scott, Joel Dinerstein, Nancy Bishop, Gillian G. Gaar, Louis Masur, Natalie Adler, Martyn Joseph, Lauren Onkey, Colleen Sheehy, Frank Stefanko, Irwin Streight, Wayne Swan, Jonathan D. Cohen. 2019
A compilation of twenty-six essays in tribute to musician Bruce Springsteen from a wide range of contributors including music critics,…
novelists, scholars, and ardent fans. The essays discuss how Springsteen's music impacted them personally, as well as his broader cultural influence. 2019Singing for equality: musicians of the Civil Rights era (The Civil Rights Era Ser.)
Par Diane C Taylor, Diane C. Taylor. 2020
A collective biography about five musicians and groups at the height of their careers, whose passion and talent influenced the…
Civil Rights Movement. Includes hands-on projects and suggested music samples on YouTube alongside essential questions. For grades 6-9. 2020Who were the beatles? (Who Was?)
Par Geoff Edgers. 2019
Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know their whole story? Geoff Edgers, a…
Boston Globe reporter and hard-core Beatles fan, brings the Fab Four to life in this Who Was...? book. Readers will learn about their childhoods in Liverpool, their first forays into rock music, what Beatlemania was like, and why they broke up. It's all here in an easy-to-listen narrative!Who is Elton John? (Who Was?)
Par Kirsten Anderson. 2021
How does a little boy from the London suburbs named Reginald Kenneth Dwight grow up to become one of the…
biggest pop stars of all time? A lot of talent and a lot of personality! Elton John, as he would later call himself, started playing piano at the age of three. Although he was trained to play classical music, Elton's real love was rock and roll. He cut his first album in 1969 and has dominated the airwaves ever since with songs like "Your Song," "Crocodile Rock" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight." Known for his outlandish stage costumes and giant glasses, Elton John continues to write songs for Broadway musicals, Hollywood soundtracks, and Top-40 hitsWho was aretha franklin? (Who Was?)
Par Nico Medina. 2021
There is only one QUEEN OF SOUL! Discover why Aretha Franklin garners so much R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Aretha Franklin was a musical…
and cultural icon whose legacy spanned six decades! Born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1942, Aretha got her start singing in front of her father's Baptist congregation and found minor success as a gospel singer. She then set her sights on becoming a pop music artist and used her powerful voice and impressive skills on the piano to get a record deal. Aretha released her first of many celebrated albums at the age of 18. In 1987, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making her the first female artist to grace the prestigious list. With iconic hits such as "Respect" and "Think," and countless awards to her name including eighteen Grammys, Aretha Franklin was one of the bestselling artists of all timeWho was elvis presley? (Who Was?)
Par Geoff Edgers. 2019
Put on your blue suede shoes and get ready for another addition to the Who Was… ? series! The King…
could not have come from humbler origins: Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, during the Depression, he grew up with the blues music of the rural South, the gospel music of local churches, and the country-western classics. But he forged a sound all his own—and a look that was all his own, too. With curled lip, swiveling hips, and greased pompadour, Elvis changed popular music forever, ushering in the age of rock and rollWho was bob marley? (Who Was?)
Par Katie Ellison. 2017
Get Up, Stand Up! for the king of reggae music! Bob Marley was a reggae superstar who is considered to…
be one of the most influential musicians of all time. Born in rural Jamaica, this musician and songwriter began his career with his band, The Wailing Wailers, in 1963. The Wailers went on to spread the gospel of reggae music around the globe. Bob's distinctive style and dedication to his Rastafari beliefs became a rallying cry for the poor and disenfranchised the world over and led to a hugely successful solo career. After his death in 1981, Bob Marley became a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. His greatest-hits album, Legend, remains the best-selling reggae album of all time. Who Was Bob Marley? tells the story of how a man with humble roots became an international icon. This title in the New York Times best-selling series contains eighty illustrations that help bring the story to lifeWho was david bowie? (Who Was?)
Par Margaret Gurevich. 2021
Find out how this English singer-songwriter and actor who constantly reinvented his look and sound became one of the most…
influential musicians of the twentieth century in this new book from the #1 New York Times bestselling series. David Bowie, born David Robert Jones, wasn't just an incredible singer; he had an amazing talent for keeping his fans happily guessing about what he would do next. He alternated between musical genres with ease, established a successful acting career, and even created a legendary persona—the rocker alien Ziggy Stardust—that people still dress up as for Halloween each year. Author Margaret Gurevich takes readers through David Bowie's life and shows exactly why he is an inspiration to many people and is celebrated all over the worldWho was selena? (Who Was?)
Par Max Bisantz. 2018
Discover why Selena, the Queen of Tejano music, became one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the twentieth century!…
As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings, quinceañeras, and on street corners in their native Texas. Selena learned how to sing in Spanish and soon became hugely popular within the Latino community—so much so that she became the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s. Selena was poised to be a great success, but her life was cut short after being fatally wounded by the president of her fan club. Selena's contributions to music and fashion during her life made her one of the top Latin musicians in the 1990s, and readers will want to know more about the woman who introduced the world to Tejano musicWho was johnny cash? (Who Was?)
Par Jim Gigliotti. 2022
Was Johnny Cash always the rebellious "Man in Black" that we remember him as today? Find out in this biography…
from the #1 New York Times bestselling series that takes us from Cash's childhood on an Arkansas cotton farm to his first days in rockabilly through his most famous years as a country music legend and icon of American songwriting. Due to his wide range of musical talent and an incomparable career spanning forty-nine years, Johnny Cash has been inducted into the Country, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, and Gospel Halls of Fame. He also won 18 Grammys and 9 Country Music Association Awards. Who Was Johnny Cash? lets young readers learn about every step in Johnny Cash's groundbreaking musical career. As one of the best-selling American musicians of all time, Cash, born JR Carter, was known for his rich, deep voice and musical style that featured a chugging, train-like beatWho is stevie wonder? (Who Was?)
Par Jim Gigliotti. 2017
Discover more about Stevie Wonder, the music prodigy whose awards include 25 Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.…
Stevie Wonder is one of the most successful singer-songwriter-musicians of our time. Signing his first record deal when he was only eleven, he had his first No.1 hit when he was thirteen. Since then he has had thirty US top ten hits, won a range of awards for his music and his civil rights work, and created such iconic songs as "Isn't She Lovely" and "I Just Called to Say I Love You." Stevie Wonder is a beloved entertainer who continues to tour and perform around the worldPrehistoric: Dinosaurs, Megalodons, and Other Fascinating Creatures of the Deep Past
Par Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Julius Csotonyi. 2019
A look at the history of life on Earth starts in the present and goes back hundreds of millions of…
years to the Ediacaran Period, profiling the creatures that existed at each time. For grades 2-4. 2019Childish Gambino: multifaceted artist (Hip-hop artists)
Par Laura K Murray. 2020
A biography that highlights the life and accomplishments of Childish Gambino, the musical alter ego of Donald Glover. Learn about…
Glover's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. Explores Glover's superstar career in television and film and the social commentary embedded in his art. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2020A$AP Rocky: master collaborator (Hip-hop artists)
Par Judy Dodge Cummings. 2020
A biography that highlights the life and accomplishments of rapper and record producer A$AP Rocky. Explores Rocky's collaborative work with…
the A$AP Mob and other artists, his iconic fashion, and his commitment to musical experimentation. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2020Post Malone: rapper, singer, and songwriter (Hip-hop artists)
Par Marcia Amidon Lüsted. 2020
A biography of Post Malone, from his early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. Explores…
Post's genre-crossing musical style and controversies surrounding his career. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2020Tyler, the Creator: alternative hip-hop producer (Hip-hop artists)
Par Marie Jaskulka. 2020
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Tyler, the Creator. Readers learn about Tyler's early life, inspiration to pursue…
music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. Explores Tyler's work with Odd Future, his colorful and innovative style, and his ventures into fashion and television. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2020Travis Scott: lo-fi hip-hop creator (Hip-hop artists)
Par Jill C Wheeler. 2020
Highlights the life and accomplishments of rapper and singer Travis Scott. Discusses Scott's early life, inspiration to pursue music, successes…
as a hip-hop artist, and high-profile relationships. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2020Mammoths on the move
Par Lisa Wheeler, Kurt Cyrus. 2006
Join a pack of woolly mammoths as they trek south for the winter, braving fierce storms, deadly predators, and raging…
rivers while making their slow journey across the gorgeous unspoiled lands of this continent until finally they reach their goal. The author draws readers into the mystery of prehistory and of one of the most awesome beasts to ever walk the earth. For grades K-3