Dream big

Colorful illustrations help the reader imagine what it would be like to be a movie star, travel to exotic places and get the star treatment to learning lines and working on sets. Includes tips on how to become an actor, as well as a glossary and further reading sources.

Examines the life of Chris Daughtry, discussing the people and bands that inspired him to pursue a career in rock music, his debut album, his awards, and the role of the television show "American Idol" in his success.

Examines the life of Carrie Underwood, discussing the people who inspired her to pursue a singing career, her small-town roots, her numerous country music awards, and the role of the television show "American Idol" in her success.

Examines the life of Adam Lambert, discussing the people who inspired him to pursue a singing career, his early interest in music, and the role of the television show "American Idol" in his success.

The fun ("...I would visit farms, zoos, or even the circus!") as well as the less-pleasant aspects of being a vet ("I would help pet owners make tough decisions") are described here. Includes sidebars for more advanced readers, informing them of, for instance, the purpose of vaccinations. "How do you get to be a veterinarian?" describes the required interests, aptitudes, and qualifications.

Colorful illustrations and simple text describes the job of a firefighter.

Examines the life of Kelly Clarkson, discussing the people who inspired her to pursue a singing career, her small-town roots, her many awards, and the role of the television show "American Idol" in her success.

A young boy dreams of what it would be like to play baseball for a major league team.

Examines the life of Jennifer Hudson, discussing the people who inspired her to pursue a singing and acting career, her Oscar win, her personal tragedy, and the role of the television show "American Idol" in her success.

A young girl dreams of what it would be like to be a prima ballerina dancing across the stage.