Music
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50 Things You Should Know About Music
From the Series 50 Things You Should Know About
From the rock and pop of Western youth culture to the haunting sounds of traditional Mongolian throat singers, all humans in all parts of the world make music. Its harmonies affect us in a… Read More →
Adele: Music Megastar
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Adele is known for her emotional songs and powerful voice. For a while Adele’s music career was in danger. She was having problems with her voice and had surgery. Fans wondered if they would… Read More →
Amazing Inventions — Hardcover Set
From the Series Amazing Inventions
Discover true stories of invention behind coveted pop-culture objects—from sneakers to smartphones. With high-interest graphic novel art, these books profile the products' creators and… Read More →
American Country: Bluegrass, Honky-Tonk, and Crossover Sounds
From the Series American Music Milestones
A singer belts out a lonesome song. A guitarist plucks out a twangy lead. A fiddle player brings out a sweet melody. These are the sounds of country. Country music rose out of the folk… Read More →
American Hip-Hop: Rappers, DJs, and Hard Beats
From the Series American Music Milestones
A rapper spits rhymes into a microphone. A DJ scratches a record back and forth against a turntable needle. Fans' feet stomp along to a stiff beat. These are the sounds of hip-hop.… Read More →
American Latin Music: Rumba Rhythms, Bossa Nova, and the Salsa Sound
From the Series American Music Milestones
The crowd sways to the melodic strumming of a bossa nova guitarist. A vocalist belts out lyrics that blend English and Spanish. Couples dance to salsa's syncopated rhythms. These are the… Read More →
American Music Milestones — Audisee®—Fluent Set
From the Series American Music Milestones
This series is a high-interest middle- and high-school series that looks at key musical landscapes in American music. Each book takes a peek at the key events, performers, albums, and songs… Read More →
American Pop: Hit Makers, Superstars, and Dance Revolutionaries
From the Series American Music Milestones
Throbbing disco beats boom at the club. Crowds move to the lively beat of dance pop hits. Fans scream and cheer for teen idols. These are the sounds of pop. After Elvis hit the scene in… Read More →
American R & B: Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power
From the Series American Music Milestones
A singer calls out to the crowd. An electric bass thumps out a beat. Horns blare and strings swirl. These are the sounds of R & B. Rhythm and blues music evolved from all sorts of… Read More →
American Rock: Guitar Heroes, Punks, and Metalheads
From the Series American Music Milestones
A guitarist fires off riffs. A drummer pounds out primal rhythms. Fans scream along to a booming chorus. These are the sounds of rock. When rock 'n' roll first shook up young audiences,… Read More →
Are the Drums for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
The drums are a blast to play and fun to learn. Drummers play in many types of groups from rock to pop to jazz. The band Led Zeppelin had hard-rocking drum rhythms. Even Beyoncé dances to… Read More →
Ariana Grande: Music Superstar
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
Ariana Grande always wanted to be a star. After honing her voice in community theater, Grande landed her first big role in a Broadway musical. On the Nickelodeon show Victorious, her dream of Read More →
Austin Mahone: Vocals Going Viral
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Austin Mahone rose to fame after singing and strumming the guitar on his own YouTube channel. But did you know that he: • Skyped randomly with fans even after becoming… Read More →
Being a DJ
From the Series On the Radar: Awesome Jobs
Hailed as artistic geniuses who have transformed the music world, top professional DJs command enormous fees. They produce and release their own music and are major celebrities. Make sure… Read More →
Beyoncé and Whitney Houston: Voices of a Generation
From the Series Musicians and Their Inspirations
One of Beyoncé’s biggest idols is Whitney Houston. The two met in a hotel lobby for the first time when she was just fifteen, but even before then, Beyoncé was influenced by Houston’s… Read More →
Beyoncé: R & B Superstar
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Beyoncé is a gifted R & B star who has made a splash in the worlds of music, dance, and acting. But did you know that Beyoncé: • was super shy as a child, yet she loved Read More →
Billie Eilish: Chart-Topping Artist
From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)
Billie Eilish amazes with her music! She dominated at the 2020 Grammys, winning five awards. She also keeps impressing with her songwriting skills. Learn about Eilish's rise to fame, her… Read More →
Billie Eilish: The Rise of a Superstar
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Growing up with actor parents in Los Angeles, Billie Eilish was surrounded by creativity. After writing her first song when she was four, she took to making music with her older brother. The… Read More →
Black Achievements in Music: Celebrating Louis Armstrong, Beyoncé, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
Music changes over time, and new artists rise to fame with every generation. Black artists of the past and present have produced hit songs, won Grammy Awards, and written about difficult or… Read More →
Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
Celebrate notable contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans—many of whom have been left out of history books. Bring to light the names and stories of Black achievers in careers… Read More →
Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
Featuring figures from a variety of backgrounds, these books celebrate women who dominate their respective fields—big-time change-makers, influencers, and disrupters who aren't afraid to… Read More →
Bruno Mars: Pop Singer and Producer
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Bruno Mars is an unbelievably talented pop singer and producer. But did you know that Bruno: • was known for his epic Elvis impersonations when he was a kid? • learned to… Read More →
BTS: K-Pop Fan Favorites
From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)
Boy band sensation BTS has taken the world by storm. These talented K-pop icons have soared to the top of the music world and earned an army of loyal fans. Learn all about the stars of this… Read More →
BTS: K-Pop's Biggest Headliners
From the Series Gateway Biographies
BTS is one of the biggest boy groups in South Korea. They have seven members: Jin, SUGA, j-hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. From practicing in a small studio in Seoul, South Korea, to… Read More →