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1) Riker Lynch
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Meet famous entertainer Riker Lynch! In this engaging title, readers will learn about Lynch's childhood in Colorado, his family's move to California, and the founding of the band R5 with siblings Rocky, Ross, and Rydel and friend Ellington Ratliff. Riker's acting career on shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, Glee, and Dancing With the Stars is covered, as is his success with R5 including album Sometime Last Night. Table of contents, map, "Did...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Hailee Steinfeld decided she wanted to be an actress when she was just a little girl. After a few years of playing small parts, she tried out for a big role in a famous film called True Grit. Hailee not only got the part, she became one of the most respected and popular young actresses of her time! Follow Hailee's life and career in both movies and music in this fact-filled biography of a bright young talent.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
This title explores the life and career of Zendaya. Learn about Zendaya's childhood, family, and career, including how she got her start and her rise to fame. Dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-scenes look at this popular actor. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, enlightening quotations, a timeline, and an index.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title explores the life and career of Chadwick Boseman. Learn about Boseman's childhood, family, and career, including how he got his start and his rise to fame. Dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-scenes look at this popular actor. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, enlightening quotations, a timeline, and an index.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"In Dwayne Johnson, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of wrestling and movie star Dwayne Johnson. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about his life"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Lin-Manuel Miranda is a celebrated playwright, composer, and star of musicals. Read about his path in life that brought him from seeing his first Broadway show at age 7 to composing the smash Broadway musical Hamilton"--
7) Zoë Kravitz
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Zoë Kravitz may be the daughter of two famous parents, but she's made a name for herself in show business in her own right. The actress, musician, and model has appeared in many popular movies, including the Divergent films and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. With the help of vibrant photographs and informative text, readers of this fascinating biography learn all about Kravitz's climb to success. Captivating quotes from Kravitz, as...
8) Kristen Bell
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Whether she's voicing a Disney princess, starring as the main character on a hit TV show, or advocating for causes she believes in, Kristen Bell is always doing something interesting. Readers of this engaging biography learn all about Bell's life, from her early days in Michigan to her experience portraying Anna in the popular Frozen franchise. Full-color photographs and direct quotes help readers connect with Bell's life, while captivating fact...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"The life of Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno, from her girlhood journey to the United States to her rise as a timeless superstar"--
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A biography chronicling the life of Ira Aldridge, an African American actor who is considered to be one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of the nineteenth century. Includes afterword and author's sources"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2014].
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Jennifer Lawrence, an American actress known for her roles in such hit movies as Winter's bone and The Hunger Games"--
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Once there was a boy named Leonard who loved to sing and to act. His parents were immigrants who felt like aliens in America, and certainly didn't understand Leonard's drive to perform. "Learn to play the accordion," his father told him. "Actors starve, but at least musicians can eke out a living." But Leonard reached for the stars . . . and caught them. He moved to Hollywood, where he took acting lessons, and drove a taxi and took every role he could...
16) Dwayne Johnson
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Today, Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, can be recognized for the many movies and TV shows he's appeared in, but not too long ago he was better known for his wrestling skills. In this captivating volume, readers follow along with the star's journey and see how he successfully transitioned from athlete to actor. This high-interest biography includes colorful photographs paired with age-appropriate text, and is sure to engage readers of all...