Beyonce

by Cherese Cartlidge

Overview

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer and songwriter. She has sold over one hundred million records as a solo artist and has won twenty-two Grammy Awards. Her captivating stage presence, powerful vocals, and business savvy have made her a cultural phenomenon. Her 2016 album, Lemonade, which was released both as a music album and as a visual album, earned her wide recognition and the number one spot on Rolling Stone's 2016 "Best Albums of the Year" list. This fascinating edition provides a balanced biographical overview of singer Beyoncé. Chapters discuss her childhood and early career, her work in the bestselling girl group Destiny's Child, her subsequent solo albums, and the singer's work as an actress and fashion designer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420507522
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	06/01/2012
Series:	People in the News Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Introduction: Destined for Success 8

Chapter 1 A Shy Child Takes the Stage 13

Chapter 2 Destiny's Child 26

Chapter 3 Stepping Out on Her Own 41

Chapter 4 Becoming a Superstar 54

Chapter 5 Designing Her Own Destiny 69

Chapter 6 Behind the Scenes 82

Notes 95

Important Dates 102

For More Information 105

Index 107

Picture Credits 111

About the Author 112

Editorial Reviews

Review: Beyoncé "Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news."—VOYA October 2007

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