Search Results: 25 books from 1 publisher. Learn more

Zendaya: Star Performer

Peggy Caravantes (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821095

Bring readers along to witness star performer Zendaya's rise to fame. Zendaya is a singer, dancer, Disney Channel actress, and author. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Taylor Swift: Music Icon

Tyler Omoth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821088

Bring readers along to witness music icon Taylor Swift's rise to fame. Taylor quickly grew from a country star to a global superstar. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Stunt Performers in Action

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817487

Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of stunt performers. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Silento: Breakout Rapper

Alisha Gabriel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821071

Bring readers along to witness breakout rapper Silento's rise to fame. Silento is the star behind the viral dance craze 'Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae).' Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Shawn Mendes: Pop Star

Peggy Caravantes (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821064

Bring readers along to witness pop star Shawn Mendes's rise to fame. Shawn became an instant sensation after posting song covers to Vine. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Rowan Blanchard: Teen Actress

Jeanne Marie Ford (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821057

Bring readers along to witness teen actress Rowan Blanchard's rise to fame. Rowan is the star of the Disney Channel's Girl Meets World. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Pharrell Williams: Music Industry Star

Xina M. Uhl (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821040

Bring readers along to witness music industry star Pharrell Williams's rise to fame. Pharrell is a singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer known especially for his song 'Happy.' Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Maya Angelou

Judith E. Harper (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609542139

Maya Angelou is best known as an author and poet, but she is also an actress, dancer, singer, playwright, producer, and historian. Angelou's stories have documented her many hardships, and her words of encouragement continue to inspire people of all colors to find strength.

Louis Armstrong

Kindle Fahlenkamp-Merrell (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609542047

Also known as 'Satchmo,' Louis Armstrong was one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time. As a trumpet player and singer, Armstrong brought his musical talent to fans around the world. During his lifetime he broke down racial barriers and showed that people of all colors can work together to achieve great things.

Jennifer Lawrence: Movie Star

Tyler Omoth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821033

Bring readers along to witness movie star Jennifer Lawrence's rise to fame. Lawrence's popularity exploded after appearing in The Hunger Games. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Adele: Music Sensation

Jeanne Marie Ford (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503821026

Bring readers along to witness music sensation Adele's rise to fame. Adele's pitch-perfect voice and soulful songwriting has earned her multiple Grammy awards. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Movie Technology

Jeanne Marie Ford (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881310

Introduces readers to significant developments in movie technology and explores how those inventions and discoveries led to further advancements. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, and sources for further research.

Violins

Pamela K. Harris (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838505

A very simple introduction to violins, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Trumpets

Pamela K. Harris (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838482

A very simple introduction to trumpets, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Recorders

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838451

A very simple introduction to recorders, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Guitars

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838437

A very simple introduction to guitars, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Flutes

Pamela K. Harris (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838420

A very simple introduction to various types of flutes, their history, how certain kinds differ, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Clarinets

Pamela K. Harris (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838406

A very simple introduction to clarinets, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Cellos

Kathryn Stevens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838390

A very simple introduction to cellos, their history, what they are made of, what they sound like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Saxophones

Sharon Sharth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838468

A very simple introduction to saxophones, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Pianos

Pamela K. Harris (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838444

A very simple introduction to pianos, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Trombones

Bob Temple (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838475

A very simple introduction to trombones, their history, what they are made of, what they sound like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Tubas

Bob Temple (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838499

A very simple introduction to tubas, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Drums

Pamela K. Harris (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838413

A very simple introduction to various types of drums, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Marian Anderson

James Meadows (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609542108

Marian Anderson broke through discrimination and racism to become one of the greatest classical singers of all time. Her exceptional talent allowed her to travel to many countries to perform, showing the world firsthand that the color of one's skin does not determine one's talent or inner strength.