Cherese Cartlidge

This book details the life of superstar Jennifer Lopez. Lopez was the first Latin actress to be paid one million dollars for a motion picture, and she went on to become the highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood history. In 2012, Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, often regarded as one of the highest honors an entertainer can receive. Readers will learn about Lopez's childhood in the Bronx, her evolution from talented dancer to...

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...

"Describes the invention and development of water harvesting machines. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the nature of suicide, including what causes it, what it is like to live with suicidal feelings, and how suicide can be prevented.

"Describes the invention and development of the home windmill. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the life and career of actor Ryan Gosling, written for young adults.