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1) J.K. Rowling
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Examines the personal life and professional career of the author of the best-selling Harry Potter novels.
3) Spike Lee
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Spike Lee is the mastermind behind movies such as Malcolm X and Chi-Raq. His work often explores race, identity, culture, and politics within the sphere of the black community. This compelling biography profiles the life and career of Shelton Jackson Lee, the most prominent African-American filmmaker in the United States.
4) Halle Berry
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of the life and accomplishments of the Oscar winning actress.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
This book details the life of superstar Jennifer Lopez. Lopez was the first Latin actress to be paid one million dollars for a motion picture, and she went on to become the highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood history. In 2012, Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, often regarded as one of the highest honors an entertainer can receive. Readers will learn about Lopez's childhood in the Bronx, her evolution from talented dancer to...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent/Gale
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Establishing himself as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the sport, Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, has been the face of World Wrestling Entertainment for over a decade. Johnson is also emerging as an actor, starring in several action and comedy films, such as the popular The Fast and the Furious franchise. In 2013, the financial magazine Forbes listed Johnson as number twenty-five on its list of the one hundred most powerful...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Taylor Swift has changed her image since she got her start in music, turning from country music sweetheart to pop princess. Best known for her empowering songs about coming of age, Swift has captured the hearts of teens around the world and presents a positive role model for young girls. Full-color photographs, a biographical timeline, and anecdotal sidebars help readers get to know the real Swift.
10) Beyoncé
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
A biography on Beyoncé, from her beginnings as a shy child to the birth of her daughter.
11) Stephen King
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life, career, and influence of the popular horror writer Stephen King.
13) Will Ferrell
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
14) Angelina Jolie
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
17) Al Gore
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Profiles Al Gore who in addition to being Vice President also won the Nobel Peace Prize for his crusade to prevent global warming.
18) Justin Bieber
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
©2013
Language
English
Description
The life and career of Justin Bieber.
20) R. L. Stine
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
The life of best-selling young adult horror author R.L. Stine including his childhood, the evolution of his writing career, and his popularity with both boys and girls.