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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Meant for younger readers, This Boy is a gripping biography of two musical legends. Beginning with their births during World War II England and ending with their famous performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, this book is action packed from beginning to end. Whether you are a lifelong Beatles fan or new to their music, this book is an excellent source of Beatles lore that is relatively unknown"--
Author
Language
English
Description
"Brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas were talented Native American rock musicians that took the 1960s Sunset Strip by storm. They influenced The Doors and jammed with Jimmy Hendrix before he was 'Jimi', and the idea of a band made up of all Native Americans soon followed. Determined to control their creative vision and maintain their cultural identity, they eventually signed a deal with Epic Records in 1969. But as the American Indian Movement gained momentum...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Meet popular band 5 Seconds of Summer! In this engaging title, readers will learn about 5 SoS's beginnings in Australia and follow the band's success from singing cover songs on social media to its run opening for One Direction, to the band's first smash hit She Looks So Perfect and number one album 5 Seconds of Summer and follow up Sounds Good Feels Good. In addition, each band member is featured, detailing individual achievements of each. Table...
9) John Lennon
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
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. With their exciting new sounds, rebel attitudes and gift for songwriting, everyone went crazy for The Beatles. Today, John is remembered not just as a musical icon, but as a champion of world...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"South Korean music group BTS has taken the music world by storm with their catchy lyrics, smooth style, and killer dance moves. But what happens when they're not singing and dancing? High-interest details and bold photos of this musical supergroup will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident"--
13) Prince
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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...
14) Elvis Presley
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated biography of the "king of rock and roll', iconic American singer Elvis Presley."--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Long before they became one of the most beloved and successful duos of all time, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were just two kids growing up in Queens, New York -- best friends who met in a sixth-grade production of Alice in Wonderland and bonded over girls, baseball, and rock'n'roll." --
Author
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The History of Rock: For Big Fans and Little Punks is a magical mystery tour through popular music history, featuring trailblazing acts from the 1950s to the present. Colorful, stylish illustrations bring to life artists like Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Joan Jett, and Madonna, plus bands such as The Beatles, The Clash, Beastie Boys, and Pearl Jam, all of whom have inspired countless boys and girls to become musicians over the past seventy years. Included...
Author
Publisher
Gingko Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Trace the history of rock and roll with this playful journey through the decades, artists and styles that make this such a diverse and beloved art form. For children and parents alike, this colorful and lovingly illustrated book travels from the 1950s into the 21st Century, illuminating key artists from each decade that represent their time period as well as supplying brief historical context for each era. The following chapters illuminate all the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crocodile Books, USA, an imprint of Interlink Publishing Group Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In a small village in Java, Indonesia, three young Muslim girls begin to explore their passion for heavy metal music after watching a Metallica concert on YouTube. They worry about what their parents and friends--and even their Imam--will think about their new interest. But they persevere regardless, and find new meaning in their lives and new ways to connect to their religion"--Back cover."--
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
Description
"Carlos Santana loved to listen to his father play el violín. It was a sound that filled the world with magic and love and feeling and healing-a sound that made angels real. Carlos wanted to make angels real, too. So he started playing music. Carlos tried el clarinete and el violin, but there were no angels. Then he picked up la guitarra. He took the soul of the Blues, the brains of Jazz, and the energy of Rock and Roll, and added the slow heat of...
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