Leontyne Price
Part of the Inspiring Lives (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Leontyne Price's beautiful voice allowed her to become the first African American Prima Donna at the Metropolitan Opera, despite racial prejudices of the 1950s and 1960s. This book follows her dramatic rise to international fame as a soprano.
Prince Fielder
Part of the Inspiring Lives (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Prince Fielder comes from a legacy of Major League Baseball players. This book hits it out of the park with lots of excellent information on the life of one of baseball's finest.
Reggie Bush
Part of the Inspiring Lives (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Reggie Bush plays for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He has played everything from running back and wide receiver to punt returner. Bush's career and life story are chronicled in this excellent source.
Scott Joplin
Part of the Inspiring Lives (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Scott Joplin was a composer and pianist who achieved great fame for his unique ragtime compositions. Before his early death at the age of 48, Joplin had composed music that would define an era and remain influential for a century
Robert Johnson
Part of the Inspiring Lives (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Robert Johnson was the most famous of the Delta blues musicians, due to his remarkable combination of voice, guitar, and songwriting talents. Johnson's tragically short life is full of interesting events that are engagingly addressed in this book.
John Lee Hooker
Part of the Inspiring Lives (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
John Lee Hooker was a giant in the world of blues and boogie music. From learning to play music in Mississippi to touring the world with famous musicians, his popularity has spanned several decades. This book tells the story of one of music's most influential figures.
Kathleen Battle
Part of the Inspiring Lives (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
An American soprano known for her silvery tone and agile voice, Kathleen Battle was a driving force in opera during the 1980s and early 1990s. This book follows Battle's journey from concerts and recital performances to starring soprano roles.
Bo Diddley
Part of the Inspiring Lives (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Bo Diddley-known as The Originator-was an influential American rock & roll singer and songwriter known for his unique transitional style. This book follows his life and accomplishments from his birth in Mississippi to his Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Vibrant photographs help emphasize the vivacious personality of this great entertainer.
Larry Fitzgerald
Part of the Inspiring Lives (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
A wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL, Larry Fitzgerald is known for his tremendous athletic skill. This book introduces the reader to Fitzgerald and his extreme talent on the football field.
Dwight Howard
Part of the Inspiring Lives (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
This basketball power forward is nicknamed "Superman" for his super skills on the court. This book is a super source of information on Dwight Howard's life and successes.
Ryan Howard
Part of the Inspiring Lives (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Young baseball fans will be riveted as they learn all the stats and accomplishments of one of the sports finest players, first baseman Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies.
LeBron James
Part of the Inspiring Lives (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
This basketball powerhouse has set numerous records since joining the NBA, and has led the Cleveland Cavaliers to consecutive playoff appearances. This book follows James's life, career, and accomplishments.