Chippendale, Lisa A

A biography of author J.K. Rowling, discussing her early ambition to be a writer, the long process that led to the publication of her first Harry Potter novel, and the changes that have occurred in her life since the astonishing success of the Harry Potter series.

Text and illustrations examine the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, its aftermath, and its effects on the 1989 San Francisco earthquake.

Tracks the life and career of violoncellist Yo-Yo Ma, a child prodigy who grew to become world famous for his playing ability, as well as for experimenting with different kinds of music and performance.