Wednesday, March 16, 2011

People to Know Today- biography



People to Know Today:
16 Titles
-Arnold Schwarsenegger: From Superstar to Governor by Sally Lee ISBN 978-0-7660-2625-4
-Bill Gates: Computer Mogul and Philanthropist by Michael A. Schuman ISBN 978-0-7660-2693-3
-Bono: Rock Star Activist by Martha P. Trachtenberg ISBN 978-0-7660-2695-7
-David Beckham: Soccer’s Superstar by Tom Robinson ISBN 978-0-7660-3110-4
-Donald Trump: From Real Estate to Reality TV by Sara McIntosh Wooten ISBN 978-0-7660-2890-6
-Dorothea Lang: A Life in Pictures by Laura Baskes Litwin ISBN 978-0-7660-2697-1
-Dr. Phil: Slef-Help Guru and TV Superstar by Mary Main ISBN 978-0-7660-2696-4
-George Gershwin: American Musical Genius by Carin T. Ford ISBN 978-0-7660-2887-6
-George W. Bush: President in a Turbulent World by Pam Zollman ISBN 978-0-7660-2628-5
-Hilary Clinton: A Life of Politics by Jeff Burlingame ISBN 978-0-7660-2892-0
-J.K. Rowling: Author of Harry Potter by Karen Leigh Harmin ISBN 978-0-7660-1850-1
-Robert Frost: The life of America’s Poet by Sara McIntosh Wooten ISBN 978-0-7660-2627-8
-Sam Walton: Business Genius of Wal-Mart by Sally Lee ISBN 978-0-7660-2692-6
-Scarlett Johansson: Hollywood Superstar by Michael A. Schuman ISBN 978-0-7660-3556-0
-Steven Spielberg: Director of Blockbuster Flims by Laura B. Edge ISBN 978-0-7660-2888-3
-Tina Fey: TV Comedy Superstar by Michael A. Schuman ISBN 978-0-7660-3557-7

These are lively biographies which summarize the lives of some of the most popular stars today. Each biography looks at the stars childhood, to there present status, to their plans for the future. They are easier biographies for reluctant and low level readers. The writing is easy to follow and not overly difficult. There are color pictures with captions and side notes. These fun-to-read books offer quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.

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