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Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
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From 'Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens' to 'Doe, a deer, a female deer,' many people have grown up humming the tunes or singing the lyrics to the songs from the beloved movie The Sound of Music. But what is the real story behind the brave von Trapp family? V is for von Trapp: A Musical Family Alphabet gives a behind-the-headlines look at this real-life singing family made famous in the classic movie. Starting with their idyllic early life...
2) Katy Perry
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Chronicles the life and career of the award-winning pop music star.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"With evocative black-and-white illustrations and moving prose, readers are introduced to Nina Simone, jazz-music legend and civil-rights activist. Shared as a lullaby to her daughter, a soulful song recounts Simone's career, the trials she faced as an African American woman, and the stand she took during the Civil Rights Movement. This poignant picture book offers a melodic tale that is both a historic account of an iconic figure and an extraordinary...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 14
Lexile measure
HL 780L
Language
English
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When her triplet sister Cara is diagnosed with leukemia, eighteen-year-old Stella puts her deams on hold to move home and be with her family, but when she starts spending time with the lead singer of Cara's favorite band, will Stella resent him for takingher attention away from her sister--or will he help Stella find the courage to live her own life?
Author
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Boxcar children volume 138
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
"During auditions for the show 'Pop Star Sensation' at the local mall, one of the judges, a famous pop star, disappears, and the Aldens must find out where she went."
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
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Description
"Her songs have been streamed millions of times, and winning five Grammy awards in 2020 cemented Billie Eilish as her generation's biggest pop star. Read about her musical beginnings and her rise to fame"--
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English
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"Having lost her mother at a young age, Ella Fitzgerald struggled as a child, especially during the Great Depression. But after winning over the audience with her singing at an Amateur Night at the Apollo, Ella’s career began, and she eventually went on to become a world-renowned singer known as the First Lady of Song."--publisher's website.
9) Small steps
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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Description
Three years after being released from Camp Green Lake, Armpit is trying hard to keep his life on track, but when his old pal X-Ray shows up with a tempting plan to make some easy money scalping concert tickets, Armpit reluctantly goes along.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
1090L
Language
English
Formats
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Seventeen-year-old Caitlin Singleberry is a proper Christian teenager and member of a family singing group, but today she has been given a truly impossible assignment--keep her cousin Heller Harrigan, Hollywood wild child, out of trouble for the last weekend before her first big movie debuts.
11) Prince
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Prince, one of the most iconic performers in music history. From a young age, Prince was obsessed with music. Even though he couldn't read it, his talent - whether on piano, drums, guitar or vocals - turned him into an icon. Combining funk, disco, soul and almost every other genre out there, his songs are some of the best-loved...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Find out how Justin became such a huge star. From busking on the streets in Stratford, Ontario, Canada and singing on YouTube to getting a record contract and selling out concerts--read all about his life"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
This insightful account of the great African American vocalist considers her life and musical career in the context of the history of civil rights in this country. Drawing on Anderson's own writings and other contemporary accounts, Russell Freedman shows readers a singer pursuing her art despite the social constraints that limited the careers of black performers in the 1920s and 1930s. Though not a crusader or a spokesperson by nature, Marian Anderson...
14) John Lennon
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Language
English
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From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of John Lennon, the boy from Liverpool who dreamed of peace. When John Lennon formed a band while still in school, he couldn't have known they were about to change music forever.
15) Taylor Swift
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Taylor Swift. Readers learn about Swift's early life, her award-winning success in both country and pop music, and her philanthropic work"--Amazon.com.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Frankie Liked to Sing celebrates the life of Frank Sinatra, whose iconic voice changed popular music forever and influenced generations of listeners all over the world. From his early days in Hoboken, New Jersey, to making it big in New York City, Sinatra was determined to follow his dream of being a singer and moving people with his voice. And now, one hundred years after his birth, his legacy lives on with this spirited and loving tribute."--Amazon.com....
17) Shakira
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English
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As a child, Shakira was obsessed with singing, writing songs, and dancing whenever she could. She recorded her first album at the age of 13 and son became a star, winning many awards and creating hits enjoyed by people everywhere. With her fame, she started a foundation to help children in developing countries across the world. This amazing story of the Latin-American icon features a fact and photo section at the back.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Adele is known for her emotional songs and powerful voice. With 15 Grammy awards, Adele is rolling in the deep with praise. Learn more about Adele's rise to frame, what inspires the singer-songwriter, and more"--
20) Rose Coffin
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
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Teased, bullied, and finally humiliated by the girls at school, twelve-year-old Rose Coffin escapes into the mysterious forest where she is immediately captured and taken to the magical world of Eppersett, where she is told that she is special, the one who will save Eppersett from the Abomination with the power of her voice; Rose is thrilled to be wanted--until she finds out that she is wanted not as a singer but as a human sacrifice.
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