Schwartz, Heather E

Pop powerhouse P!nk has taken the music world by storm, producing hit singles and receiving numerous awards. This book tells about her journey to success and how she uses that success to help others.

"Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space, is an engineer, physician, teacher, Peace Corps volunteer, and founder of multiple technology companies. This . . . [biography] tells about her inspiring story on Earth and beyond"--.

"Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has been a basketball superstar since high school. Learn about his journey to become an all-time NBA great and his life of activism off the court"--Provided by publisher.

"Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has been a basketball superstar since high school. Learn about his journey to become an all-time NBA great and his life of activism off the court"--Provided by publisher.

"Her songs have been streamed millions of times, and winning five Grammy awards in 2020 cemented Billie Eilish as her generation's biggest pop star. Read about her musical beginnings and her rise to fame"--Provided by publisher.

Lupita Nyong'o became an internationally known actor after appearing in 12 Years a Slave , winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie and becoming the first Kenyan and Mexican actor to win in the category. She's gone on to star in Star Wars: The Force Awakens , Black Panther , Us , and more. As a college student, Nyong'o saw herself working behind the camera instead of in front of it, since she didn't know of any successful Kenyan actors. She studied filmmaking and theater but eventually decided to pursue her dream of acting on screen, appearing in the Kenyan TV show Shuga and attending the Yale School of Drama. Just before she graduated, she landed the role in 12 Years a Slave and has been working steadily ever since. In addition to acting, Nyong'o speaks out against colorism and sexism in the film industry and has written a picture book based on her experiences growing up. Learn about Nyong'o's childhood in Kenya, her activist work, and what she plans to do next.

Presents a biography of award-winning musical writer Lin-Manuel Miranda, covering his early years, the success of "Hamilton," and his rise to fame. Includes a timeline, color photographs, and a list of additional resources.

Introduces readers to the basic steps game designers take to create multifaceted and in-depth game worlds. Walks readers through the steps of game design, from the stage of collecting ideas to coding and getting a game to market. Includes a glossary.

"The ancient art of origami has been passed down from generation to generation. Join Alexis and Kenji as they work to pass their latest homework assignment by using origami. The figures range from simple to complicated. But, with the right kind of paper and some fraction division know-how, they face the folding challenge"--Provided by publisher.

"Artists use paint, clay, and metal. They use wood, sand, and food. They make different kinds of art. You can make art, too"--Publisher.