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"Beyoncé was quiet as a child but always enjoyed singing and dancing. At a young age, she went to see a concert, and from that moment on, she felt inspired to perform. She loved putting on shows for the people having their hair cut in her mom's salon, but knew she was destined for a bigger audience. After winning a local talent show, Beyoncâe joined the newly formed girl group Girls Tyme. The band eventually became Destiny's Child and shot to...

From community activism to the halls of government, pop-culture, arts, and beyond, Latinos have shaped every aspect of American life. Nevertheless, these significant figures and their contributions are often left out of our textbooks. Sí, Se Puede, named after the "Yes, We Can" motto of the United Farm Workers, brings Latino history in the U.S. to the forefront. The book follows a group of Hispanic-Americans as they embark on an interactive museum...

"A celebration of Latinas and Latin American women who followed their dreams, with portraits and short bios"-- Provided by publisher.

"A product of the complicated history of the American South, James Brown was a cultural shape-shifter who arguably had the greatest influence of any artist on American popular music. Brown was long a figure of fascination for James McBride, a noted professional musician as well as a writer. When he received a tip that promised to uncover the man behind the myth, McBride set off to follow a trail to better understand the personal, musical, and societal...

"Was Andy Warhol a hoarder? Did Einstein have autism? In this surprising and inventive look at the evolution of mental health, respected journalist Claudia Kalb gives readers a glimpse into the lives of high-profile historic figures through the lens of modern psychology, weaving groundbreaking research into biographical narratives that are deeply embedded in our culture. From Marilyn Monroe's borderline personality disorder to Charles Darwin's anxiety,...

From fossilized creatures and ancient treasures to mysterious scrolls and glimmering gems, Young Discoverers is a thrilling collection of real-life tales about some of the most astonishing discoveries ever made and the young people who made them.

"Recounts the life and career of Nellie Kenyon, a trailblazing journalist in Tennessee. Covering the trials of John T. Scopes and Jimmy Hoffa, meeting three U.S. presidents, solving a bank robbery, and breaking other major stories, her work helped chronicle significant historical events of the twentieth century."-- Publisher's description.

The story of former basketball star and current urban farmer and activist, Will Allen, whose vision of gardening from abandoned urban sites led to a grassroots feeding craze.

Chronicles the life of singer and musician Taylor Swift, and details her early life, musical career, and accomplishments. Examines the evolution of her musical style and fashion, and highlights her philanthropic work. Includes color photographs, sidebars, a timeline, and additional resources.

The New York Times Bestseller
One of Rolling Stone's 10 Best Music Books of 2015
"Petty and Zanes have decided to tell the unvarnished truth, and the result is not only the definitive account of Petty's life, but one of the best rock biographies in recent memory." — Rolling Stone
An exhilarating and intimate account of the life of music legend Tom Petty, by an accomplished writer and musician

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