Big buddy books. Buddy bios
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1) Beyonce
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Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces readers to the childhood, family background, rise to fame, and future plans of the talented singer and actress, Beyonce Knowles.
3) Eli Manning
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Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces readers to the childhood, family background, rise to fame, and future plans of one of the NFL's famous quarterbacks, Eli Manning.
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Jimmie Johnson: NASCAR champion
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6) Miley Cyrus
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Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the life and career of the singer and actress Miley Cyrus.
7) Selena Gomez
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Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A biography of teen acting and singing sensation Selena Gomez.
8)
Shia LaBeouf
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10) Tiger Woods
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Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the life and achievements of champion golfer Tiger Woods.
11) Tom Brady
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces readers to the childhood, family background, rise to fame, and future plans of one of the NFL's most famous quarterbacks, Tom Brady.
12)
Demi Lovato: talented actress and singer
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14)
Lea Michele: star of glee
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16)
Miranda Cosgrove: famous actress & singer
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17)
Sasha & Malia Obama: historic first kids
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18)
Derek Jeter: baseball superstar
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19)
Joe Mauer: baseball superstar
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20)
Kate Middleton: real-life princess
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21)
Kristen Stewart
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22)
Kyle Massey: talented entertainer
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23)
Michael Jackson: music legend
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24)
Miranda Lambert: country music star
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25)
Peyton Manning
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26)
Prince William: real-life prince
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Colorful graphics, oversized photos, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of pop singer and songwriter Bruno Mars! This book describes Mars's childhood in Hawaii, family, education, and rise to fame. From his early Elvis impersonations to his high school band, readers will follow Mars's career as he moved to Los Angeles to pursue music. Readers will learn how Mars started out writing songs for famous artists,...
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Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book describes Lopez's childhood, family, Latin heritage, education, rise to fame, and future plans. From performing live concerts to filming movies, readers will discover what it's like to be a professional entertainer!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Colorful graphics, oversized photos, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of singing sensation Rihanna! This book describes Rihanna's childhood in Barbados, family, education, rise to fame, and future plans. Readers will learn how Rihanna's early interest and talent in music led to her discovery and eventually to her work with rapper Jay-Z and the release of her first album, Music of the Sun. Rihanna's other...
31)
Scotty McCreery: American Idol winner
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32) Adam Levine
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Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Follows Levine's journey, from his family background and youth in Los Angeles to the formation of the band Kara's Flowers, evolving into Maroon 5 and making lead singer Levine a household name.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of singing sensation Adele! Readers will learn about Adele's family background and childhood in London, her early interest in music, and her education at the BRIT School, leading up to the creation of her Grammy-winning albums 19 and 21. Also discussed are Adele's musical style influences, such as R&B, soul, and jazz. Features...
34)
Blake Shelton: country music star
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of Hunger Games star Liam Hemsworth! Readers will learn about Hemsworth's family background, his childhood in Australia, and his early interest in acting, spawned from actor brothers Luke and Chris. Hemsworth's early roles on Australian television are covered, leading up to his breakout role next to Miley Cyrus in The Last Song,...
38) Michael Phelps
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Read about the life of Olympic swimming sensation Michael Phelps, who at the 2012 Olympics won his 18th Olympic gold medal -- his 22nd Olympic medal overall. No other Olympian has won so many medals!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Students will love reading about the fascinating life of country music star Kacey Musgraves! Text highlights Musgraves's childhood in Texas, her early love of music, her time competing on the show Nashville, and her Grammy Award-winning albums. Table of contents, map, "Did You Know" fact boxes, "Snapshot" page with vital information, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is...