Big buddy books. Buddy bios

Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw readers in to the fascinating life of Glee star Chris Colfer! Readers will learn about Colfer s family background and youth in California, his early interest and talent in acting, and his struggle with being bullied in school. Colfer s role as Kurt Hummel on the hit television show Glee is discussed, as well as Colfer s acting awards. Also covered are Colfer s novels and screenplays, such as the movie Struck By Lightning. Features include table of contents, map, fact boxes, facts page with Colfer s vital information, glossary, and index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Profiles the life and career of Jennifer Lawrence, discussing her family, childhood, motion picture roles, and other related topics.

Simple text and photographs describe the life and career of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of actress Victoria Justice.

Provides information about the life and career of Lea Michele, discussing her family, work on Broadway, and fame as one of the stars of the hit television show "Glee.".

Photographs and text introduce actor Jaden Smith, describing how he has grown up, his celebrity parents, education, and professional accomplishments, and related topics.

Provides information about the life and career of Joe Mauer, discussing his family, participation in high school athletics, and success as a professional baseball player with the Minnesota Twins.

Highlights the life and career of Taylor Lautner, discussing his family, childhood, role in the Twilight motion pictures, and other related topics.

Profiles the life and career of Robert Pattinson, discussing his family, childhood, role in the Twilight motion pictures, music, and other related topics.

Provides information about the life and career of Sidney Crosby, discussing his family, early involvement with hockey, and success as a professional hockey player with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and as a member of Team Canada during the 2010 Olympics.