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Connected Lives: Ed Sheeran/Shawn Mendes

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645980759

Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz, and country. Graphic elements, such as timelines, charts, and Venn diagrams, are featured in every chapter. Books are 64 pages and full-color.

Misty Copeland: Prima Ballerina

C.L. Laney (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988137

Misty Copeland has faced many challenges in her life. From starting dance at a late age and not having a typical dancer’s body type to growing up with abuse and poverty, her journey to becoming the American Ballet Theatre’s first Black prima ballerina has not been easy. Driven by her passion for dance, Copeland continues inspire change in the world of ballet.

Connected Lives: Nicki Minaj/Cardi B

Saddleback Editors (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645980803

Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz, and country. Graphic elements, such as timelines, charts, and Venn diagrams, are featured in every chapter.

Drama Club Mystery

Eleanor Robins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612471303

Carter High is a typical high school. The students of Carter attend classes, participate in sports and drama, cram for exams, and go on field trips. During rehearsal, someone wearing a clown costume is seen next to the ticket money box. Soon, Mrs. Scott realizes that the money is missing. Did the clown take it? Did someone else? Logan's dream of being the star fades, as many at Carter High believe he took the ticket money. Can he prove that there was more than one person in a clown costume that day?

The Right Move

Ashley Storm (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989868

Zoey’s dream of winning a national title with her dance team is crushed when her mom shares that they will be moving to another state. Once at her new school, Zoey feels like she doesn’t fit in. Will she be able to take a chance on herself and find a new dream?

Marching Band

Emily Schlesinger (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989080

In just minutes, Superman saves a falling skyscraper, a volcano erupts, and a T. rex struts across a football field. It seems almost anything is possible during a marching band performance. Players and band directors spend hours preparing for these energetic shows. Every move is refined, and each note is pitch perfect. All the hard work comes together for an iconic performance.

The Music Industry

Emily Schlesinger (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645982357

What does it take to make a hit record? Singers and bands often get all the glory, but there are many careers within the music industry. From scouting talent to writing and producing to marketing, it takes a big team to make the music we love. Explore the fascinating world of the music industry and find out how your favorite tunes get made.

Tyler Perry: Media Mogul

C.L. Laney (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988168

Despite a rough childhood and many setbacks early in his career, Tyler Perry’s spirit never broke. He has since come to dominate Hollywood, even building and operating his own film studio. Through sheer determination, Perry has risen to the top and become an advocate for people in underrepresented groups in the film industry. He now uses his influence and wealth to create opportunities for underdogs like himself.

J. Cole: Chart-Topping Rapper

Alicia Z. Klepeis (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532151125

This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of J. Cole. Readers learn about J. Cole's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and sidebars, the book explores J. Cole's academic drive, relationship with his mom, and charity work. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Stella Rising

Nancy Belgue (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459825635

Stella Connors has spent her whole life bouncing around from one town to the next, following the latest musician her mother has fallen in love with. She has always vowed she will never become a pathetic groupie like her mother, Viv. But then her best friend uploads a video of Stella singing a cover of her favorite band’s biggest hit. It goes viral, and suddenly Stella’s ideas about who she is and what she wants take a real hit. As a publicity stunt, the band’s manager asks Stella to perform with them when they come to town. Stella is thrilled and agrees immediately. Soon she finds herself in the spotlight, with everyone after her for interviews and photo ops. And unless she’s reading things wrong, she’s pretty sure the band’s lead singer has a thing for her. When she gets invited to go on the road with the band and perform in another concert, Stella forgets every bad thing she ever thought about being a groupie. After all, she’s nothing like her mother. She’s a star. Isn’t she?

Connected Lives: Ariana Grande/Camila Cabello

Saddleback Editors (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645980810

Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz, and country. Graphic elements, such as timelines, charts, and Venn diagrams, are featured in every chapter.

Connected Lives: Kendrick Lamar/Travis Scott

Saddleback Editors (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645980797

Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz, and country. Graphic elements, such as timelines, charts, and Venn diagrams, are featured in every chapter.

Connected Lives: Kacey Musgraves/Maren Morris

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645980827

Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz, and country. Graphic elements, such as timelines, charts, and Venn diagrams, are featured in every chapter.

Connected Lives: John Legend/Michael Bublé

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645980780

Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz, and country. Graphic elements, such as timelines, charts, and Venn diagrams, are featured in every chapter.

Connected Lives: Halsey/Billie Eilish

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645980773

Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz, and country. Graphic elements, such as timelines, charts, and Venn diagrams, are featured in every chapter.

Connected Lives: Kane Brown/Sam Hunt

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645980766

Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz, and country. Graphic elements, such as timelines, charts, and Venn diagrams, are featured in every chapter.

Twelfth Night

William Shakespeare, Emily Hutchinson (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602918450

In traditional play format, TWELFTH NIGHT is presented in revised and simplified language while maintaining the integrity of the original classic.

Late Modernism

Jessica Gunderson (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606455

An examination of the art movement known as Late Modernism from its beginnings in the 1940s to its decline in the 1970s, including an introduction to great artists and works.

True Blue

Sigmund Brouwer, Cindy Morgan (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459815810

Elle is on the road as an opening act for Johnny James, the biggest star in country music. Touring is everything she's ever dreamed of, but it has unexpected downsides: crazy fans, jealous backup singers, weird rules on the tour bus. But when something goes terribly wrong during a performance, Elle struggles to figure out how she can make things right with her fans, her father, her record company and with her friend Webb. True Blue continues the story that began in Billboard Express.

The Harlem Renaissance

De Ann Herringshaw (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617878466

This title examines an important historic event - the Harlem Renaissance in New York City. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the history of the Harlem neighborhood and issues around racism, Harlem's African-American community, cultural identity, and creative spirit - from jazz to dance to poetry, key influential figures such as W.E.B. Du Bois, Zora Neale Hurston, Duke Ellington, and Alain Locke, and the effects of this event on society. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

Pablo Picasso

Jennifer Fandel (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607865

A biography of Spanish-born artist Pablo Picasso, examining his development of the Cubist style and his social commentary, as well as many of his greatest paintings.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607575

A biography of German-born composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, examining his European travels and interest in opera, as well as some of his greatest compositions.

Frank Lloyd Wright

Jennifer Fandel (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607544

A biography of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, examining his design influence and development of the Prairie School style, as well as some of his most famous structures.

Ernest Hemingway

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607537

A biography of American writer Ernest Hemingway, examining his international adventures and succinct style of writing, as well as some of his greatest works.

Vincent van Gogh

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607568

A biography of Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, examining his contributions to the Post-Impressionist style and his early death, as well as many of his greatest paintings.