Shaun White: Snow and Skateboard Champion
Author: Marty Gitlin
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3212-5
Publication Year: 2009
Interest Level: Grades 5-9
Page Count: 48
Shaun White has become an icon of the extreme sports world. He has dominated in both snowboarding and skateboarding, despite being years younger than many of his competitors. With an Olympic Gold Medal added to his trophy case, there’s no telling how high this guy will fly!
Showing posts with label hot celebrity biographies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hot celebrity biographies. Show all posts
September 03, 2010
August 17, 2010
America Ferrera Wins "Imagen Award" for "Ugly Betty" Role
Latina actress America Ferrera, the subject of an Enslow Publishers biography by Sheila Anderson, was recently awarded an "Imagen Award" for her portrayal of the lead character in the Ugly Betty television series.
The award, presented by the Imagen Foundation, is given to actors and actresses who encourage the positive portrayals of Latinos and Latinas in the entertainment industry.
This is Ferrera's fourth Imagen Award. As Anderson's biography notes, the 26-year-old Ferrera's career includes winning a Golden Globe award, a Primetime Emmy, and a Screen Actors Guild award for her acting performances.
Enslow Publishers' biography (Guided Reading Level "S"; Accelerated Reader 6.3) provides readers with fascinating details on Ferrera's career and inspiring life story. The 48-page title, best suited for students in grades five through nine, is available in paperback as well as in a library-bound edition.
America Ferrera is among the nine books that comprise Enslow's "Hot Celebrity Biography" series. Each book in the series focues on prominent, young entertainers or sports figures and is especially useful for reluctant reader classroom and library media center collections.
August 13, 2010
On this day in 2008
Michael Phelps swam into history as the winningest Olympic athlete ever with his 10th and 11th career gold medals.
July 23, 2010
Happy Birthday Daniel Radcliffe!
Daniel Radcliffe Film and Stage Star
Author: Stephanie Watson
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ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3209-5
Publication Year: 2009
Interest Level: Grades 5-9
Page Count: 48
Daniel Radcliffe may not be a wizard, but he has put quite a spell on his fans. He became an instant celebrity at the age of eleven when he won the role of everybody’s favorite boy wizard, Harry Potter. Radcliffe is proving he’s more than a teen heartthrob—he’s a talented actor whose career has just begun! This fun-to-read book offers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
Author: Stephanie Watson
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ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3209-5
Publication Year: 2009
Interest Level: Grades 5-9
Page Count: 48
Daniel Radcliffe may not be a wizard, but he has put quite a spell on his fans. He became an instant celebrity at the age of eleven when he won the role of everybody’s favorite boy wizard, Harry Potter. Radcliffe is proving he’s more than a teen heartthrob—he’s a talented actor whose career has just begun! This fun-to-read book offers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
June 08, 2010
Today is Kanye West's birthday
Kanye West Hip-Hop Star
Author: Gretchen Weicker
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3214-9
Author: Gretchen Weicker
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3214-9
Publication Year: 2009
Interest Level: Grades 5-9
Page Count: 48
Interest Level: Grades 5-9
Page Count: 48
Kanye West has never been the typical rapper or hip-hop artist. While other rappers are known for their baggy clothes and graphic lyrics, West uses his music to pay tribute to his mother, fight injustice in the world, and spread a positive message. With preppy clothes, honest lyrics, and a trademark teddy bear, West has built his success by breaking the mold.
April 18, 2010
Today is America Ferrera's Birthday
America Ferrera Latina Superstar
Author: Sheila Anderson
State Affiliation of Author:
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3210-1
Author: Sheila Anderson
State Affiliation of Author:
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3210-1
ISBN-10: 0-7660-3210-8
Publication Year: 2009
Interest Level: Grades 5-9
Page Count: 48
Publication Year: 2009
Interest Level: Grades 5-9
Page Count: 48
America Ferrera may play Ugly Betty on TV, but she's anything but ugly in real life! Down to earth, determined, and proud of her accomplishments, Ferrera has become a role model for Latina women everywhere. This fun-to-read book offers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
February 19, 2010
Shaun White wins Olympic gold in Vancouver
Shaun White won an Olympic gold medal in the halfpipe on Wednesday.
To see more titles in the Hot Celebrity Biographies series, http://www.enslow.com/catalog.asp?exact=true&SeriesID=270
This title is also available in paperback http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2729
To see more titles in the Hot Celebrity Biographies series, http://www.enslow.com/catalog.asp?exact=true&SeriesID=270
This title is also available in paperback http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2729
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Shaun White
February 01, 2010
Shaun White Wins Gold at Winter X Games 2010 after bad practice crash!
One of Enslow Publishers Hot Celebrity Biographies Shaun White won big at the 2010 Winter X Games! But it didn't come easy!
During a practice run, this multi-sport phenom was attempting a "Double McTwist 1260°" (Yeah, what he said) and, he came up just a little short, slamming his face in the 22' high solid ice Superpipe!
Not to worry, in his first run in the final, he clinched 1st place winning the 2010 Winter X Games Gold in the Men's Snowboard SuperPipe! Next stop, the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Best of luck Shaun White
During a practice run, this multi-sport phenom was attempting a "Double McTwist 1260°" (Yeah, what he said) and, he came up just a little short, slamming his face in the 22' high solid ice Superpipe!
Not to worry, in his first run in the final, he clinched 1st place winning the 2010 Winter X Games Gold in the Men's Snowboard SuperPipe! Next stop, the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Best of luck Shaun White
September 14, 2009
Kanye West takes over Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the VMAs
Taylor Swift won a VMA for best female video. While on stage making her acceptance speech, Kanye West ran up, took the mic, and proceed to tell everyone that Beyonce deserved to win. Click here for more on it: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/09/kanye-west-apologizes-to-taylor-swift-.html
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hot celebrity biographies
July 30, 2009
Justin Timberlake: Breakout Music Superstar
Not everyone knows this, but Justin Timberlake actually got his start on StarSearch and was a Mouseketeer when he was young! Most people know him from the boy band N'Sync and his solo career. This biography, by author Tony Napoli, summarizes Timberlake's life from his childhood in the South to his days as a solo artist, and his plans for the future. This fun-to-read book for grades 3-4 offers quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-35669
48 Pages
To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2763
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hot celebrity biographies
July 29, 2009
Johnny Depp: Movie Megastar
In this biography by Jill Menkes Kushner, readers will learn about one of Hollywood's hottest actors, Johnny Depp. This biography, in Enslow's series Hot Celebrity Biographies for grades 3-4, informs the reader about Depp's life from his childhood, acting career, his close relationship with his mother and things he likes to do for fun. This easy-to-read book offers quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
Enslow Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7660-3565-7
48 Pages
To learn more about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2762
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hot celebrity biographies
June 12, 2009
America Ferrara: Latina Superstar BOOKLIST REVIEW
Ilene Cooper of Booklist reviews America Ferrara: Latina Superstar in the June 1 issue. This is the one of the latest additions to the series Hot Celebrity Biographies.
For more information on this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2599"In fact, one of its pluses is the way that it focuses on Ferrera as being more than a pretty face (although there is not shortage of descriptions calling her beautiful). After describing how America was raised in a large family by a single mother who insisted that education come first, the book goes on to chronicle Ferrera’s career inthe Traveling Pants films (from where readers will probably know her best) and on TV’s Ugly Betty."
Enslow Publishers, ISBN: 978-0-7660-3210-1, grades 3-4, 48 pages, full color, author: Sheila Anderson
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america ferrara,
hot celebrity biographies
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