Lives cut short

"This biography of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant examines his career, his achievements, and the tragic accident that ended his life. Engaging text, informative sidebars, and vivid photographs convey Bryant's legacy in the world of basketball. Features include a timeline, glossary, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO."--.

An exploration of the life and career of Michael Jackson that discusses his childhood, family, success, personal relationships, controversy, and untimely death.

Discusses Prince's legendary music career, from the release his first album when he was only 19 years old up to his 2015 release, HITnRUN. Prince's diverse musical influences are explored, as is the 1984 album Purple Rain and the movie of the same name, which launched him to a level of superstardom beyond what he had achieved with any of his previous albums.

An exploration of the life and career of Elvis Presley that discusses his childhood, family, success, personal relationships, and more.

A biography of English singer and Grammy Award winner, Amy Winehouse, who died tragically at the age of twenty-seven.

An exploration of the life and career of Michael Jackson that discusses his childhood, family, success, personal relationships, controversy, and untimely death.

A biography of rock musician, Kurt Cobain, discussing his childhood, his influence on music, and his drug use, and eventual suicide.

This book tells about the life and death of Diana, Princess of Wales, who became known as the people's princess.

Discusses the acting career, life, and death of Marilyn Monroe.

Summarizes the life and work of Australian actor Heath Ledger, discussing his childhood, school years, acting career, and the unexpected death.