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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Description
Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Taylor Swift went from singing karaoke in a roadhouse as a young teen to being a musical icon by her twenties. But what is her life like when the cameras aren't flashing? High-interest details and bold photos of her high-profile life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! You may know that singing sensation Taylor Swift has won over fans of both pop and country music. But did you know that Taylor: used to help out on her family's Christmas tree farm by pulling bugs off the trees? Yuck! won a national poetry contest in fourth grade with her poem "Monster in My Closet"? thought of ...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Follows a young Cuban girl in the 1930s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there's never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Lizzo started singing and rapping with musical groups in her hometowns of Houston and Minneapolis. With her fun lyrics, danceable beats, and positive message, she's become one of the biggest solo musicians in the world"--
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Taylor Swift is a music star. As a child, Taylor knew she loved to sing. From her family's Christmas tree farm to her first Grammy award at age 20, this young star has accomplished a lot. And it was just the start! In 2018, Taylor decided to use her platform to speak out for causes that were important to her. This young star has so much she still wants to accomplish—and she has the determination to get it done! Learn about Taylor's journey as...
11) Bruno Mars
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Bruno Mars is a pop music superstar. So how did this incredible talent rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Bruno's early life and his many musical achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even the most reluctant...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title explores the life and career of Chance the Rapper. Learn about Chance'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 rapper. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, enlightening quotations, a timeline, and an index.
15) Dolly Parton
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Dolly Parton. Readers learn about Parton's early life, her award-winning success in both country and pop music and in film, and her philanthropic work for children through her Dollywood Foundation. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 600L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Elvis Presley, perhaps better known as the King of Rock and Roll, left an amazing legacy on the worldwide music scene. But before Elvis became The King, he was just a shy kid growing up in a poor family in Mississippi. From an early age singing in church, Elvis used music as a form of hope, a means of getting by. He soon created his own style that brought together classes and races and lifted people's spirits. His mark was indelible. He remains the...
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Series
Language
English
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Publisher Annotation: Uniquely perceptive poems follow the life from boyhood to icon of this celebrated poet and prophet of reggae culture, set against a backdrop of original music that echoes the Jamaican countryside where he was born and the world beyond that continues to embrace his legacy today.
18) Taylor Swift
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Taylor Swift is a pop music icon. So how did this incredible talent rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Taylor's early life and her many musical achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even the most reluctant...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Before becoming one of the greatest violinists of all time, Itzhak Perlman was simply a boy who loved music. Raised by a poor immigrant family in a tiny Tel Aviv apartment, baby Itzhak was transformed by the sounds from his family's kitchen radio--graceful classical symphonies, lively klezmer tunes, and soulful cantorial chants. The rich melodies and vibrant rhythms spoke to him like magic, filling his mind with vivid rainbows of color. After begging...
20) Luke Bryan
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Luke Bryan wows fans with his voice and music. So how did Luke become a hugely popular country star? Look inside to find out how this incredible talent rose to the top."--Back cover.
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