U2: Changing the World Through Rock 'n' Roll

by Jennifer L. Huston

Overview

In 1976 a ragtag group of teenagers came together to form a band. They couldn't sing or play well, but they believed in themselves. Hard work and a positive attitude transformed them into U2, one of the greatest bands of all time. Follow the group on their epic journey to stardom. Primary source quotes, sidebars, and vivid photos help put this legendary band in the spotlight.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491418185
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:	900L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Jennifer L. Huston discovered U2 as a teenager and instantly fell in love with their music. Today, her special-edition U2 iPod is loaded with their entire catalog of songs. She also has a vast collection of U2-related books, magazines, and DVDs. If there were a master’s program on the history of U2, Jennifer would be a professor emeritus. When she’s not traveling the world for U2 concerts, she enjoys biking, yoga, swing dancing, and playing with her adorable dog, Benny.

Table of Contents

Introduction: I Will Follow 6

Chapter 1 Stories for Boys 6

Chapter 2 Elevation 10

Chapter 3 We're One, But We're Not the Same 16

Chapter 4 Into the Heart 22

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