Informative and compelling.”—Kirkus Reviews
Praise for the Kid Legends series:
“Telling the true stories of famous people’s childhoods, this book inspires kids to think big and humanizes historical figures in a new and fresh way.”—CNN Underscored, on Kid Innovators by Robin Stevenson
“These reads aren’t just educational, they’re inspiring – they remind us all that we’re never too young to start dreaming! Plus – they’re a great resource for school projects!”—YAYOMG.com, on Kid Innovators by Robin Stevenson
“Kids will be drawn in.”—Chicago Parent, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
“The vivid details of each activist's story, combined with vibrant illustrations, demonstrate that every civil rights hero and popular firebrand started out as children, just like the rest of us.”—School Library Journal, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
“A great way to encourage kids who already love science to pursue their interests as well as to show kids who are not motivated by traditional schooling that there are many paths to greatness.”—American Scientist Magazine, on Kid Scientists by David Stabler
“Illustrate[s] a wide variety of early influences and backgrounds, proving to kids that where they come from isn't important when fixing something that is.”—Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm Sez, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
“Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining.”—Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes by David Stabler
“A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats—not to mention all the rest—started out as children too.”—Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists by David Stabler
“Just like history class, only hilarious.”—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever, on Kid Presidents by David Stabler
“Full of real information, but the author made it fun and funny.”—Michael, age 9, on Kid Authors by David Stabler
Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of musicians, including Taylor Swift, Louis Armstrong, Harry Styles, Mariah Carey, Yo-Yo Ma, Paul McCartney, and 10 other influential performers.
Every great musician started out as a kid-and many discovered their love of music early on. Whether they became world-famous pop stars, groundbreaking jazz artists, or award-winning songwriters, these musicians pushed boundaries and left their mark. In Kid Musicians, tune in to the childhood stories of musical legends such as:
- Beyoncé, who used to play truth or dare in the middle of the night with the rest of her music group.
- Dolly Parton, who sometimes made up her own title, author, and story when she had to give a book report in class.
- Louis Armstrong, who played instruments in parades all over New Orleans.
- Taylor Swift, who grew up on a Christmas tree farm!
Kid Musicians highlights renowned musicians who have made an impact on the world of music.
Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of musicians, including Taylor Swift, Louis Armstrong, Harry Styles, Mariah Carey, Yo-Yo Ma, Paul McCartney, and 10 other influential performers.
Every great musician started out as a kid-and many discovered their love of music early on. Whether they became world-famous pop stars, groundbreaking jazz artists, or award-winning songwriters, these musicians pushed boundaries and left their mark. In Kid Musicians, tune in to the childhood stories of musical legends such as:
- Beyoncé, who used to play truth or dare in the middle of the night with the rest of her music group.
- Dolly Parton, who sometimes made up her own title, author, and story when she had to give a book report in class.
- Louis Armstrong, who played instruments in parades all over New Orleans.
- Taylor Swift, who grew up on a Christmas tree farm!
Kid Musicians highlights renowned musicians who have made an impact on the world of music.
Kid Musicians: True Tales of Childhood from Entertainers, Songwriters, and Stars
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940190967234 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Dreamscape Media |
| Publication date: | 11/12/2024 |
| Series: | Kid Legends Series , #10 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |