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Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Not only was Bruce Springsteen "Born in the USA," he has risen to become a twenty-time Grammy winner and American icon. Bruce Springsteen grew up in a blue-collar New Jersey town, where his parents struggled to make ends meet. Bruce didn't fit in at school but found solace in rock and roll and playing guitar. After the breakup of a local band he'd joined, Springsteen went out on his own and people began to take notice. He signed with Columbia Records...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Long before they became one of the most beloved and successful duos of all time, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were just two kids growing up in Queens, New York -- best friends who met in a sixth-grade production of Alice in Wonderland and bonded over girls, baseball, and rock'n'roll.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Explores the life and career of Elvis Presley, including his impoverished childhood, success as a singer who bridged African American and white musical styles, movie and Las Vegas career, personal life, and unexpected death.
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A visual introduction to the early years and musical debut of Elvis Presley describes his shy nature and childhood musical experiences before recording a song for his mother's birthday that prompted his discovery and launch into fame.
10) Michael Jackson
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Known as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson is one of the most amazing entertainers in history. Look inside to learn about Michael's early life and his path to the top of the charts."--Back cover.
11) Elvis Presley
Author
Pub. Date
[1994]
Description
Clearly written text and photographs relate the early life, artistic struggles, and overwhelming success of Elvis. His achievements are recounted but the controversial issues of his life are also noted.
14) Forever young
Author
Pub. Date
c2008
Description
Bob Dylan's classic 1974 anthem Forever Young is reimagined by award-willing illustrator Rogers. In this picture book, the lyrics follow the story of a young boy who travels through Dylan's life, living in the footsteps of a musical legend.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Born in Gary, Indiana, on August 29, 1958, Michael Jackson was definitely not a regular kid. A superstar with The Jackson 5 before he was eight years old, he became the King of Pop as a solo artist. Michael was a creative--yet deeply troubled--genius who always remained devoted to his art right up until his death is 2009 before a much anticipated tour. He had a pitch-perfect voice and footwork that his idol Fred Astaire admired. Who will ever forget...