Jay-Z: Hip-Hop Icon Contributor(s): Gunderson, Jessica (Author), Kinsella, Patrick (Illustrator), Price, Emmett (Consultant) |
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ISBN: 142967993X ISBN-13: 9781429679930 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $6.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2012 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Biography |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2011034042 |
Lexile Measure: 570 |
Series: Graphic Library: American Graphic |
Physical Information: 0.18" H x 6.91" W x 8.94" (0.26 lbs) 31 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 149191 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In 2003, Jay-Z retired from making music. He had made award-winning albums, founded a record label, and had his own line of clothing. He walked away, but he couldn't stop writing songs. Three years later, he was back on the charts with a hit album and the title of greatest MC of all time. Track this hip hop hero as he makes it in the music world and becomes one of the best known rappers in the world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gunderson, Jessica: - Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than fifty books for young readers. Her book Ropes of Revolution won the 2008 Moonbeam Award for best graphic novel. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and cat. |