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Profiles the actor Brie Larson, who plays Captain Marvel in the 2019 action movie of the same name. Covers her early life and career, how she came to star in the movie, and other career accomplishments. Features photographs, a timeline, a list of additional resources, a glossary, and an index.
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Profiles the actor Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man in various Marvel superhero movies, including "Captain America: Civil War." Covers his early life and career, how he secured the role, and other career accomplishments. Features photographs, a timeline, a list of additional resources, a glossary, and an index.
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"Zendaya began her acting career at age thirteen when she landed one of the starring roles in the Disney Channel's Shake It Up. Since then, the actress has not slowed down, starring in action-packed superhero films, dazzling movie musicals, and highly acclaimed TV shows. At only twenty-four, Zendaya won her first Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in the hit TV show Euphoria. The Hollywood star is an actress, singer, model, and style icon who...
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"Black Panther is one of the . . . popular superhero films . . . and its massive success helped its star--Chadwick Boseman--become a household name. How did Boseman get cast as this . . . hero, and how did he prepare for this role? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through . . . text written at an achievable level for readers at a variety of ages. Full-color photographs of Boseman at work and on the red carpet are presented...
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With the longest television career of all time, Betty White is an icon having starred on some of the most loved TV shows. She is also a pioneer: She was the first woman to produce a national TV show and the first producer to hire a female director. Betty is lauded for her work off the set: fighting for equal rights for women, advocating for the fair treatment of animals, campaigning to end bullying, and standing up for the LGBTQIA+ community.
9) Johnny Depp
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A biography of actor Johnny Depp, providing information about his early life and achievements, influences, career milestones, charitable works, and plans for the future.
10) Jackie Chan
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Profiles the life of martial artist, actor, and director Jackie Chan: his early life, achievements, charitable works, and future plans.
12) John Cena
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This book tells about the life and career of professional wrestler John Cena.
13) Taylor Lautner
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This book describes the life and career of Taylor Lautner, best-known for his role as Jacob Black in the "Twilight" movie series.
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"Wonder Woman was a . . . superhero film that inspired women around the world, and its star has become a role model for many. The story of how Gal Gadot became Wonder Woman and what she has done since first picking up her shield and lasso is sure to excite readers of all ages. Written at a low reading level to appeal to even the most reluctant readers, this high-interest biography encourages independent reading through its achievable main text"--Provided...
17) Selena Gomez
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Introduces the childhood, family background, rise to fame, and future plans of Selena Gomez.
18) Dwayne Johnson
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"In Dwayne Johnson, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of wrestling and movie star Dwayne Johnson. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about his life. A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in Johnson's life, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. This title also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a...
19) Cameron Diaz
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This book describes the life and career of Cameron Diaz, who starred in "Charlie's Angels" with Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu and who charmed audiences as the voice of Fiona in the "Shrek" films.