The Rolling Stones: Pushing Rock's Boundaries

by Hans Hetrick

Overview

In the 1960s the Rolling Stones took rock and roll music by storm. They haven't stopped moving since. Follow these raucous rockers from their early days all the way to the big time. Primary source quotes, sidebars, and vivid photos help put this legendary band in the spotlight.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491418178
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Legends of Rock
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	840L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Hans Hetrick lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. He is the author of "Play Baseball Like a Pro: Key Skills and Tips", "Hydroplanes", "Sport Bikes", and many other children's books. He is a published poet and writes about sports and music for The Sports Banks.net and Chicago Now. Hans is a proud member of the Chicago Hounds, which is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association.

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Show to Remember 4

Chapter 1 In the Beginning, There was Rhythm & Blues 6

Chapter 2 The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones 14

Chapter 3 Fame and Misfortune 22

Chapter 4 Life at the Top 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Extra features such as backstage passes and fact boxes offer readers additional information Primary-source quotes High-interest topic—perfect for music fans

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2015
Gr 6 Up—Adults may appreciate these titles for their nostalgia value, but there's not enough here to get kids interested in bands that got their start in their parents' or, in the case of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, their grandparents' day—even if they've heard of these guys. So-so writing, sometimes murky photos, and the generally dark design mar this set. A few misspellings, omissions, and factual errors add to the flaws. Included in each book are "Backstage Passes," or ticket-shaped sidebars with biographies and contributions of band members; a list of top 10 hits; and a brief bibliography. There's also a glossary with pronunciation guides; however, the words are already defined on the pages where they appear, and some terms aren't always defined consistently from book to book. VERDICT Supplemental for music appreciation classes or units on later 20th-century history; otherwise, rock on by.

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