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6) Ed Sheeran
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ed Sheeran always knew he wanted to create music but he never dreamed of how much success he would find. Follow his carrer from the first days in London to playing in front of sold-out crowds at Wembley Stadium.
8) Elon Musk
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
9) Mo'ne Davis
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Mo'ne Davis did what most people thought couldn't be done. She dominated like no girl had done before, showing that girls could beat boys at their own Little League baseball game. At 13 years old, during a spectacular month in August 2014, Mo'ne became the most famous baseball player in the nation. She threw fastballs to rival the form of major league pitches. She showed maturity and poise beyond her years, And perhaps the most amazing thing...
10) Cam Newton
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
©2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Cam Newton isn't Superman, but sometimes he plays football that way. He helped his teams win junior college and major college national championships, won the Heisman Trophy, and became the number one pick in the NFL draft. He is one of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League, taking the once struggling Carolina Panthers to the Super Bowl. He is also a champion off the field, giving money and time to children, and earning his college...
11) John Boyega
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Pub., Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"You already know him as the stormtrooper who became a hero in the latest Star Wars movie. Now get to know the man behind the character."
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bill Nye! Everyone knows he is the Science Guy! For years, he has been teaching people of all ages about how the world works and why it is so interesting. Now, sit back and meet scientist William Sanford Nye. Read about how he was introduced to the fascination of sundials, and how he ended up changing his life s direction because he happened to look a little bit like comedian Steve Martin. From engineer to comedian, scientist to entertainer, Bill...
13) Chadwick Boseman
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Chadwick Boseman is the superhero Black Panther in the Marvel universe. He s also Baseball Hall of Fame legend Jackie Robinson. And he s legendary musician James Brown. And he s former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Boseman is a versatile actor who makes a difference with his movies. He works hard and constantly challenges himself. He started out wanting to write and direct plays, but kept pushing to see what was next. He continues to push...
14) Gal Gadot
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Whether she is being an Israeli soldier, a law school student, a beauty queen or an Amazonian superhero, Gal Gadot is fascinating. From her early days as a tomboy playing in the backyard through her time wielding her Lasso of Truth on the movie theatre screen, Gadot has had an amazing life. Read about how she almost became a Bond girl and how she does her own stunts. Meet Gal Gadot, actor, wife, mother, and a modern day Wonder Woman.
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ever since she became famous for her role in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, audiences has been wondering about the actor Millie Bobby Brown. Up until being cast into the creepy TV show, almost no one had heard Brown s name before. This wasn t because she had other dreams besides acting. In fact, there was very little Brown wanted to do more than act. She put all of her tears into it. Her family put all of their money into it. In the end,...
16) Zendaya
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
17) Meghan Markle
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks at the life of Meghan Markle, from her acting career and work as an activist to her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018.
18) Michelle Obama
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
For eight years, Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States, and during those years she broke many of the traditions and roles of the position. She appeared on television shows, handed out awards, worked in the garden, and posted on social media. She established important programs, from Let's Move to Make a Difference. Her sense of humor, strong drive to help others, and even stronger love for her family shone through every step of the...