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Adele: Soulful Singer

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You probably know Adele as the powerful, Grammy Award-winning soul singer of hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Set Fire to the Rain." But did you know that she: • was almost expelled… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2015

Idina Menzel: Vocal Superpower

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You probably know Idina Menzel as the amazing singer of "Let It Go" and the voice of Elsa in the movie Frozen. But did you know that she: • dreamed of playing the title character in the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2015

Justin Timberlake: From Mouseketeer to Megastar

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You probably know Justin Timberlake as the successful boy-band singer turned solo artist whose voice dominates the airwaves. But did you know that he: • sang—and lost!—on the competitive TV Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2015

Lorde: Songstress with Style

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You probably know Lorde as a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. But did you know that she: • sang in a band named Extreme at the age of twelve? • turned down a chance to perform… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2015

Shailene Woodley: Divergent's Daring Star

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You probably know Shailene Woodley as the fearless, black-clad heroine Tris from Divergent. But did you know that she: • was diagnosed with scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, as a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • ATOS: 5.3
  • Dewey: 791.4302'8092
  • Copyright: 2015

Ariana Grande: From Actress to Chart-Topping Singer

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know Ariana Grande became a household name after acting and singing in the hit TV show Victorious. But did you know that she: • called Nickelodeon studios when she was four years… Read More →

  • Lexile: 820
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2015

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 →

  • Lexile: 840
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2015

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 →

  • Lexile: 710
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2013

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 →

  • Lexile: 720
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2013

Jennifer Lawrence: The Hunger Games' Girl on Fire

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Jennifer Lawrence stars as courageous Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games films. But did you know that Jennifer: • grew up on a Kentucky horse farm? •had to learn to skin Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 791.4502'8092
  • Copyright: 2013

Katy Perry: From Gospel Singer to Pop Star

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Katy Perry is a shining star of pop who has soared to number one on the charts again and again. But did you know that Katy: • is a pastor's kid times two? Both her mom and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2013

Little Mix: Singers with X-tra Success

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Little Mix became instantly popular after winning The X Factor. But did you know that the group: • didn't know one other until they met on the TV show? • had one fan… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 782.421649092'2
  • Copyright: 2015

Maia Mitchell: Talent from Down Under

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know Maia Mitchell from the Disney Channel's Teen Beach Movie. But did you know that she: • was born and raised in Australia and learned her American accent by watching TV? • loves Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 791.4302'8092
  • Copyright: 2015

One Direction: Breakout Boy Band

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that the U.K. pop group One Direction broke records when it hit the U.S. music scene. The singers' album Up All Night debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard charts. But did… Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 782.42164092'2
  • Copyright: 2013
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Pop Culture Bios — Audisee®—Fluent Set

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

This series presents engaging, fact-filled looks at the lives of some of today's hottest stars, including figures in film, television, music, and more. Each title takes readers through the… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2015
  • Audisee®—Fluent
  • List Price: $513.15
  • Your Price: $384.86
  • 11 titles

Ross Lynch: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Superstar

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Ross Lynch rose to fame after starring in the hit Disney TV show Austin & Ally. But did you know that he: • had a close encounter with a shark while snorkeling? •… Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2015

Taylor Swift: Country Pop Hit Maker

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that singing sensation Taylor Swift has won over fans of both pop and country music. But did you know that Taylor: • used to help out on her family’s Christmas tree farm by… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: 782.421642092
  • Copyright: 2013

Zendaya: Capturing the Stage, Screen, and Modeling Scene

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know Zendaya from the Disney Channel's Shake It Up. But did you know that she: • danced in a hip-hop group when she was eight years old? • was the youngest contestant ever on… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 791.4302'8092
  • Copyright: 2015

Emma Stone: Star of the Stage, TV, and Film

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Emma Stone has made movie audiences laugh and cry in a wide range of roles, from Superbad to The Help. But did you know that Emma: • loves computers and used to build her… Read More →

  • Lexile: 690
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 791.4302'8092
  • Copyright: 2014

Emma Watson: From Wizards to Wallflowers

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Emma Watson rose to fame playing Hermione in the beloved Harry Potter films. But did you know that she: • is supersmart and studied at Brown University? • was so nervous… Read More →

  • Lexile: 710
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 791.4302'8092
  • Copyright: 2014

Jaden Smith: Actor, Rapper, and Activist

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Jaden Smith has been following in the footsteps of his famous dad, Will Smith, ever since his breakout role in The Pursuit of Happyness. But did you know that Jaden: • is a Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 791.4302'8092
  • Copyright: 2014

Logan Lerman: The Perks of Being an Action Star

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Logan Lerman became instantly popular after starring in the hit indie movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower. But did you know that he: • has starred in three action… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 791.4302'8092
  • Copyright: 2014

Nicholas Hoult: Beast of the Silver Screen

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Nicholas Hoult commands the big screen as Beast in X-Men. But did you know that he: • is a huge admirer of Muhammad Ali and sleeps underneath a poster of the boxing legend? Read More →

  • Lexile: 710
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 791.4302'8092
  • Copyright: 2014

Rebel Wilson: From Stand-Up Laughs to Box-Office Smash

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You may know that Rebel Wilson cracks fans up in Pitch Perfect and other hilarious big-screen comedies. But did you know that she: • grew up traveling to dog shows every weekend with her… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 792.02'8092
  • Copyright: 2014