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This book profiles multi-talented superstar Jennifer Lopez, covering her singing career, her movie career, and her television career, in addition to her role as mother of twins and the head of her own charity.
African American author Richard Wright wrote about racial discrimination and injustice in the mid-1900s. Today, Wright and his work are widely celebrated. Richard Wright: Author and World Traveler explores his life and legacy. 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. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
This book profiles the life and career of singer and songwriter, Shakira.
This book profiles the life and career of singer Beyonce, including her time with Destiny's Child and her life with her rap-artist husband Jay-Z.
The hip-hop movement began with a party in 1973. Musicians, dancers, and artists were a part of the hip-hop movement. The Birth of Hip-Hop explores the history of this movement and its importance today. 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. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Racial bias, both implicit and explicit, is easy to see in American news media. Race and the Media in Modern America explores differences in reporting about people of different races, as well as why representation in all levels of media are important to combat systemic racism. 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. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
"Who is LL Cool J?" Ask a teenage music fan or a grandmother who watches NCIS: Los Angeles this question, and chances are very good that either one can tell you the answer. LL Cool J rose to fame in the early 1980s as a young rap singer with dreams of making it big. Little did he know then that he would also become a successful actor. LL's life was not an easy one. He survived an abusive childhood and learned many lessons about forgiveness along the way. Most importantly, he never gave up on his dreamsÑand after 30 years, he is still making them come true.
Take a trip back in time to the Jurassic Period to learn about stegosaurus! With its bony plates and sharp spikes, stegosaurus comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs' appearance, behavior, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy.
Each breed of dog is special, and the Edge Dogs set will show you why. Fun facts and plenty of photos give each dog its day.
Discusses the beliefs and stories concerning ghosts and haunted ships.