johnson, dwayne

Dwayne Johnson was a successful college football player and a superstar wrestler known as The Rock before becoming one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars. The story behind his rise to fame is sure to captivate readers and inspire them as they explore detailed main text and sidebars that are supplemented with annotated quotes from Johnson and those who know him best. A detailed timeline of his personal life and professional career is also included, along with vibrant photographs from the football field, the wrestling ring, and the red carpet.

"Describes the life and career of action movie star Dwayne Johnson"--.

Presents a brief biography of the American professional wrestler turned actor, Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson.

In the world of pro wrestling, the personalities are larger than life. This title introduces one of the biggest stars in the industry. With colorful tales of his journey from childhood dreams to title belts of today, plus a timeline, glossary, and more, this book is a can t miss for readers looking to pin down exciting information about their favorite wrestler. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Takes readers through 'The Rock's' journey from professional wrestling superstar to popular actor; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.

Dwayne Johnson is not your average wrestler. Before he was known in the ring as "The Rock," Dwayne played football at the University of Miami. Dwayne kept busy outside of sports and pursued his interest in becoming an actor. Today, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the leading actor in many blockbuster movies.