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Author
Series
Publisher
Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
137 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Did 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 friend's parent sign his report card, or that Ringo Starr's grandma thought he was possessed by witches! Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the rock stars, from their childhoods and early days as musicians...
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
810L
Physical Desc
105 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
How does a little boy from the London suburbs named Reginald Kenneth Dwight grow up to become one of the biggest pop stars of all time? A lot of talent and a lot of personality! Elton John, as he would later call himself, started playing piano at the age of three. Although he was trained to play classical music, Elton's real love was rock and roll.
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Lexile measure
1010L
Physical Desc
232 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
The story of one of rock's biggest legends, from his birth during a 1940 World War II air raid on Liverpool, through his turbulent childhood and teen years, to his celebrated life writing, recording, and performing with the Beatles and beyond.
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Lexile measure
950L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Beatles' look, sound, and musical approach influenced a generation and brought fame beyond the band's wildest dreams. But the stress of their fame and their individual career desires eventually broke up The Beatles in 1970. Yet, the band's popularity remained strong for decades and still shows no signs of waning."--from cover, p. [4].
8) Led Zeppelin
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022].
Lexile measure
1230L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This history of Led Zeppelin highlights the band's career and cultural impact. Readers learn about Led Zeppelin's beginnings in Britain, the live performances that catapulted them to fame, and iconic songs such as 'Stairway to Heaven'" --
9) Pink Floyd
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022].
Lexile measure
980L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This history of Pink Floyd highlights the band's career and cultural impact. Readers learn about Pink Floyd's beginnings as a British R&B band, their turn to psychedelic rock, and the creation of iconic albums" --
10) The Beatles
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022].
Lexile measure
980L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This history of the Beatles highlights the band's career and cultural impact. Readers learn about the band's roots in Liverpool, its role in the British Invasion, and the creation of iconic albums" --
12) The Beatles
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
Revised edition.
Lexile measure
900L
Physical Desc
34 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of the world's most celebrated and influential rock group.
13) One Direction
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Lexile measure
630L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the lives and careers of the members of popular British boy band One Direction (Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson).
16) One Direction
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
910L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Together, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Liam Payne are One Direction, the British pop group. Readers will discover how each of the five starting singing, how the group got together and kicked off its music career, and why millions of fans around the world can't get enough of One Direction.
17) The Beatles
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
This Little Golden Book about The Beatles--four friends from Liverpool who became the best-selling music act of all time--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who are fans of the Fab Four. Experience Beatlemania all over again when reading about the band--from their humble beginnings to their unforgettable arrival in the U.S."--Amazon.
18) Queen
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022].
Lexile measure
1090L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This history of Queen highlights the band's career and cultural impact. Readers learn about Queen's humble beginnings in London, their legendary performance at the 1985 Live Aid concert, and the legacy of iconic songs like 'Bohemian Rhapsody'" --
19) The Who
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022].
Lexile measure
1110L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This history of the Who highlights the band's career and cultural impact. Readers learn about the Who's beginnings in Britain, their embodiment of youth subcultures, and the legacy of iconic albums" --
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022].
Lexile measure
1090L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This history of the Rolling Stones highlights the band's career and cultural impact. Readers learn about the Rolling Stones' early days playing blues covers, the rebellious spirit that gave the band its identity, and the creation of iconic albums" --