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An audience favorite and top box office draw for decades, John Wayne symbolized masculinity, power, and patriotism, and inspired millions of Americans. Yet despite his popularity and success, he was unfairly dismissed as a "B" movie actor lacking elegance, creativity, range, and depth. This book challenges conventional wisdom and reevaluates Wayne's life and vital cinematic legacy, ultimately placing the man known as "Duke" among a select and brilliant...
3) Open book
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Jessica reveals for the first time her inner monologue and most intimate struggles. Guided by the journals she's kept since age fifteen, and brimming with her unique humor and down-to-earth humanity, Open Book is as inspiring as it is entertaining. This was supposed to be a very different book. Five years ago, Jessica Simpson was approached to write a motivational guide to living your best life. She walked away from the offer, and nobody understood...
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"Plays, Acting and Music: A Book Of Theory" by Arthur Symons. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal...
5) Johnny Depp
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
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English
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This book briefly describes the life and career of Johnny Depp, a megastar who plays the part of Captain Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series.
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"In his first book, Justin Timberlake creates a characteristically dynamic experience, one that combines an intimate, remarkable collection of anecdotes, reflections, and observations on his life and work with hundreds of candid photographs from his personal archives that range from his early years to the present day, in locations around the world, both on and off the stage. Justin discusses many aspects of his childhood, including his very early...
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During the Golden Age of films, Joan Crawford was among the greats. She was also one of the most misunderstood. Spoto goes beyond the image that was portrayed of Crawford as an abusive, unstable mother by her adopted daughter to provide a portrait of the woman who was courageous, ambitious, strong, driven and had good business sense.
10) Daniel Radcliffe
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
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Takes readers through Daniel Radcliffe's journey as the lead character in the Harry Potter film series and discusses his life and career highlights from birth to the present day.
11) Zendaya
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
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English
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"Meet famous entertainer Zendaya! In this title, readers will follow Zendaya's career from her smash debut album Zendaya through The Greatest Showman and Spider-Man: Homecoming movies! Her charitable work with organizations such as feedONE is included."-- Amazon.com.
13) Jennifer Hudson
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Profiles the life and career of actress and singer Jennifer Hudson.
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800L
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Lin-Manuel Miranda brought hip-hop to Broadway with his popular musical Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda introduces readers to this award-winning writer and his creative process. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Superstar songstress Ariana Grande has rocked the world's biggest stages, wowing fans on Broadway, Nickelodeon, and huge world tours. Learn how she uses her powerful voice to not only fill arenas but advocate for others"--
17) Noteworthy
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2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 15
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HL 780L
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A New York Public Library 2017 Best Books for Teens selected title!
It's the start of Jordan Sun's junior year at the Kensington-Blaine Boarding School for the Performing Arts. Unfortunately, she's an Alto 2, which-in the musical theatre world-is sort of like being a vulture in the wild: She has a spot in the ecosystem, but nobody's falling over themselves to express their appreciation. So it's no surprise when she gets shut out of the fall musical...
18) Selena Gomez
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
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English
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Biography of singer Selena Gomez for beginning readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
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Students will love reading about the fascinating life of actress and singer Laura Marano! Text highlights Marano's family background, her early passion for acting, and her role on Disney's Austin & Ally. Marano's work as a singer and songwriter is also discussed. Table of contents, map, "Did You Know" fact boxes, "Snapshot" page with vital information, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
20) Taylor Lautner
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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660L
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English
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Takes readers through Taylor Lautner's rise to fame and teen idol status as an actor in the Twilight film series; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day. The Stars of Today series introduces today's hottest celebrities to young readers. Each book covers a star's early life, rise to fame, and career highlights. Interesting quotes and anecdotes are captured in sidebars throughout each book. Additional features to aid comprehension...
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