Biography & Autobiography - Performing Arts
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Misty Copeland: Ready-To-Read Level 3
$5.99 Add to cartPirouette across the stage and get to know Misty Copeland–the first African-American woman to become a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theater–in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Re… [more below]
- Series: You Should Meet
- Author: Calkhoven, Laurie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: December 27 2016
- ISBN10: 1481470434
- Language: English
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Who Is Steven Spielberg?
$6.99 Add to cartWhile other kids played sports, Steven Spielberg was writing scripts and figuring out camera angles. He went from entertaining his Boy Scout troop with home movies to amazing audiences around the worl… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Spinner, Stephanie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: December 26 2013
- ISBN10: 0448479354
- Language: English
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Harry Houdini
$15.99 Read moreIn this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived.
When he was four, littl- Series: Little People, Big Dreams #77
- Author: Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: April 12 2022
- ISBN10: 0711259453
- Language: English
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The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Lin-Manuel Miranda–a story about creating change through art, for kids ages 6 to 9
Lin-Manuel Miranda is an award-winning composer, actor, and playwright–best known for the hit- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Berrios, Frank
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: February 08 2022
- ISBN10: 1638074984
- Language: English
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The Story of Misty Copeland: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Misty Copeland–a story about changing the world through dance, for kids ages 6 to 9
Misty Copeland is the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Be- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Berrios, Frank
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: November 30 2021
- ISBN10: 1638074992
- Language: English
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The Beatles Couldn’t Read Music?
$7.95 Add to cartDid you know that John Lennon’s mom called him “Stinker” because he farted so much? Or that Paul McCartney liked playing guitar in the bathroom? Bet you didn’t know that George Harrison once had his f
- Series: Wait! What?
- Author: Gutman, Dan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: September 19 2023
- ISBN10: 132405302X
- Language: English
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Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina
$19.99 Add to cartLyrical, inspiring, and affecting text paired with bright, appealing illustrations make Ready to Fly perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere who are ready to leap and to spread their wings
Ready to
- Author: Lyon, Lea
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: January 28 2020
- ISBN10: 0062888781
- Language: English
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Who Was Mister Rogers?
$6.99 Add to cartLearn how Fred Rogers, a minister and musician from Pennsylvania, became one of America’s most beloved television personalities and everyone’s favorite neighbor.
Even though he’s best known for his su- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Bailey, Diane
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: October 01 2019
- ISBN10: 1524792195
- Language: English
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Starring Steven Spielberg: The Making of a Young Filmmaker
$17.99 Read more★ “Inspiring text and illustrations evoke the journey of an iconic filmmaker. Recommended for all collections.” —School Library Journal, starred review
Steven Spielberg is the legendary direct- Author: Barretta, Gene
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: October 11, 2022
- ISBN10: 0316338982
- Language: English
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Who Was Alex Trebek?
$6.99 Add to cartClue: A former journalist who became the beloved host of America’s favorite game show and quiz competition. Answer: Who Was Alex Trebek?, the latest title in the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Pollack, Pam
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: December 06 2022
- ISBN10: 0593383710
- Language: English
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Hello, Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers
$18.99 Read moreKindness, caring, and reliance on our neighbors are more important now than ever before. We all need more Mister Rogers in our lives.
In difficult times, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood provided a refuge- Author: Cordell, Matthew
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: April 06 2020
- ISBN10: 0823446182
- Language: English
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Harry Belafonte: A Little Golden Book Biography
$5.99 Read moreThis Little Golden Book biography celebrates the life and legacy of singer, performer, and activist Harry Belafonte.
When Harry Belafonte was a little boy, he moved from Harlem, New York, to live with- Series: Little Golden Book
- Author: Lavette, Lavaille
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 24
- Publish Date: January 03 2023
- ISBN10: 0593568109
- Language: English
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Mel Brooks: A Little Golden Book Biography
$5.99 Read moreHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about comedian, actor, and filmmaker Mel Brooks. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young … [more below]
- Series: Little Golden Book
- Author: Mihaly, Christy
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 24
- Publish Date: January 02 2024
- ISBN10: 0593648390
- Language: English
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Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor Volume 4
$19.99 Add to cart“Revelatory to young audiences in more ways than one.” —Kirkus
“Many STEM-for-girls biographies fan excitement over women’s achievements, but this title actually brings the central scientific concep- Series: People Who Shaped Our World #4
- Author: Wallmark, Laurie
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: February 05 2019
- ISBN10: 1454926910
- Language: English
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Bruce Lee
$15.99 Add to cartIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Bruce Lee, the martial artist and Hollywood film star.
Born in San Fr- Series: Little People, Big Dreams #29
- Author: Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: July 30 2019
- ISBN10: 1786037890
- Language: English
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Rupaul
$15.99 Add to cartIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of RuPaul, the shape-shifter, performer, supermodel, and host of RuPaul’s… [more below]
- Series: Little People, Big Dreams #61
- Author: Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: June 01 2021
- ISBN10: 0711246815
- Language: English
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Who Was Harry Houdini?
$6.99 Add to cartEvery kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a fa… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Sutherland, Tui
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: July 22, 2002
- ISBN10: 0448426862
- Language: English
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Who Is Zendaya?
$5.99 Add to cartKids voted for who they wanted to learn about in the next WhoHQ Now title and the #1 New York Times bestselling series now features one of Hollywood’s brightest young stars… Zendaya!
Zendaya began h- Series: Who HQ Now
- Author: Anderson, Kirsten
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 56
- Publish Date: October 18 2022
- ISBN10: 0593523474
- Language: English
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I Am Jim Henson
$16.99 Add to cartJim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street, is the 11th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary)
Jim Henson, was always dre- Series: Ordinary People Change the World
- Author: Meltzer, Brad
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: January 10 2017
- ISBN10: 052542850X
- Language: English
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Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy
$19.99 Add to cartFrom New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes an illustrated nonfiction collection celebrating dancers of color who have in… [more below]
- Author: Copeland, Misty
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: November 2, 2021
- ISBN10: 1534474242
- Language: English
