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Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
This title introduces Jim Brown who has had a great influence on his sport and in his society. Career highlights, battles along the way, and humanitarian contributions are discussed. Brown's legacy is told through informative sidebars, captivating photos, and engaging text. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
3) Johnny Depp
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
A biography of motion picture actor Johnny Depp, from childhood to struggling actor to superstardom.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In addition to being a superstar wrestler in the WWE, John Cena is also a famous actor. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical-thinking questions will be a hit with young wrestling fans"--
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Company
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
This informative title highlights the life of Marilyn Monroe. Readers will learn about Monroe's background from her birth as Norma Jean through her unstable childhood in foster homes and orphanages to her marriage to James Dougherty at age 16. Monroe's early work is discussed, from her beginnings as a model with Blue Book Modeling Agency to her signing with Twentieth Century Fox Studios, and her becoming Marilyn Monroe, through early films such...
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes the life and career of actress Scarlett Johansson, focusing on her role as Marvel superhero Black Widow. Includes fun facts and a "Inside Hollywood" special feature"--
12) Charlie Chaplin
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of world famous movie comedian who rose from a childhood of poverty to become a successful and influential film maker
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
In this "debut essay collection, featuring never-before-seen photos, actress Lily Collins ... is opening a ... conversation about the things young women struggle with: body image, self-confidence, relationships, family, dating, and so much more. For the first time ever, Lily shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain and heartbreak"--Amazon.com.
15) Brie Larson
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes the life and career of actress Brie Larson, focusing on her career as Marvel superhero Captain Marvel. Includes fun facts and an "Inside Hollywood" special feature"--
16) Julia Roberts
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Profiles the popular, Academy Award-winning actress who has been called "the most powerful celebrity on the planet" and "America's best movie star."
18) Brad Pitt
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Focuses on the personal life and television and film acting career of Brad Pitt.
19) Elijah Wood
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
A biography of Elijah Wood, from his childhood in Iowa to the new opportunities brought by his starring role in the film, "Lord of the Rings."
20) Oprah Winfrey
Author
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[1999], c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of the performer and talk show host, discussing her childhood of neglect and her rise to the top of the entertainment world.