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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.

The Trailblazing Life of Viola Desmond

Rachel Kehoe (author) Chelsea Charles (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459833982

Years before Rosa Parks famously refused to give up a bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, Viola Desmond took a similar stand against racial segregation in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. On November 8, 1946, she was arrested for refusing to move from the "whites-only" section of a movie theater. Her heroic act inspired Black community leaders and made her a symbol of courage in the fight against inequality. This story of Viola's life is based on rare interviews with her sister Wanda Robson, who spent her life championing her sister's story and was successful in getting Viola a posthumous pardon that recognized she was innocent of any crime. From their childhood in Nova Scotia to Viola's career as a teacher in a segregated school and, later, her role as a pioneer in Black beauty culture, young readers are introduced to the girl and the woman who went on to become the face of the civil-rights movement in Canada.

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.

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.

Rosa Parks

L. S. Summer (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609542153

Rosa Parks played an instrumental role in the integration of Montgomery, Alabama, buses, and in the reemergence of the black community's fight for equal rights. Referred to as the 'mother of the civil rights movement,' Parks stood up for what she believed in and proved that one person can make a difference.

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.

Matthew Henson and the North Pole Expedition

Ann Graham Gaines (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609542122

Matthew Henson was a member of the first expedition to reach the North Pole. An experienced survivor of several polar missions, Henson was indispensable to the success of Robert Peary's famous explorations.

Malala Yousafzai: Fighting for an Education

Nathan Sacks (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806474

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the extraordinary story of Malala Yousafzai, a young woman from Pakistan who stood up to the Taliban and risked her life to advocate for education for girls. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions, callouts, and sidebars, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.

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.

Jackie Robinson

Tony De Marco (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609542030

Best known for breaking the color line in baseball, Jackie Robinson was central in the integration of the sport. During his successful career in college athletics, in Major League Baseball, and in his business career, Jackie Robinson rose above the racism he faced to become an important figure in the American Civil Rights movement.

Harriet Ross Tubman

Don Troy (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609542023

Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman escaped to the North--then returned to the South many times to lead her people to freedom. This famous conductor on the Underground Railroad spent her life helping others, crusading for abolition, women's rights, and the end of poverty.

George Washington Carver

Charles W. Carey Jr. (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609541996

George Washington Carver is widely known for his work with peanuts, but his importance to society goes much further than plant experimentation. As a teacher and scientist at Tuskegee Institute for more than 40 years, Carver helped black students and local farmers learn and improve agricultural techniques--and by doing so, helped them improve their lives.

Coretta Scott King

Cynthia Klingel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609541989

The wife of famed civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King fought segregation and strove for world peace. She and Dr. King played a major role in the Montgomery bus boycott, and after her husband's death, Coretta continued to honor his memory by speaking out against racial injustice in the United States and abroad.

Bethany Hamilton: Shark Attack Survivor

Amy Van Zee (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806481

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the remarkable story of Bethany Hamilton, a young woman who survived a shark attack and continued her dream to surf. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions, callouts, and sidebars, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.

Aron Ralston: Pinned in a Canyon

Roberta Baxter (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806504

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the shocking story of Aron Ralston, a man who became trapped under a rock and had to cut off his own arm to survive. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions, callouts, and sidebars, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.

Alia Muhammad Baker: Saving a Library from War

Lindsay Bacher (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806498

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the amazing story of Alia Muhammad Baker, a librarian who preserved Iraq's history by saving thousands of books from being destroyed during the Iraq War. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions, callouts, and sidebars, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.

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.

Abby Sunderland: Alone on the Indian Ocean

Xina M. Uhl (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806511

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the incredible story of Abby Sunderland and her attempt to be the youngest person ever to sail solo around the world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions, callouts, and sidebars, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.