What You Never Knew About Selena Gomez

by Dolores Andral

Overview

Do you know what career Selena Gomez would choose if she wasn’t a singer and actor? Find out this and more when you crack open this book. High-interest details and bold photos of her fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669003151
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	Behind the Scenes Biographies
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	580L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Dolores Andral earned an MFA from Queens University in Charlotte, NC. She loves writing for kids because she believes children should see themselves reflected in the books they read. She lives with her husband and four kids in Washington State.

Table of Contents

Nombre Means Name 4

Show Us What You Know, Selenators! 6

Selena's Skills 8

Selena's Music 12

Would You Try It? 18

Big Sister Selena 20

Best Friends for Life 22

Speaking Up! 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Interviews

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Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

Gr 4–6—Interesting facts about popular celebrities are presented in these volumes. In the simple narratives readers learn that Ariana Grande's favorite holiday is Halloween, Beyoncé owns two beehives, Dwayne Johnson plays the ukulele, Harry Styles was the first man to appear alone on the cover of Vogue, Lionel Messi's favorite color is red, and Selena Gomez eats Oreos with a fork. Little about their respective careers are explored outside the number of albums the singers have produced and Messi holds the record for all-time scores in his soccer league. Brief mentions of families are included: Beyoncé is married to Jay Z and Johnson loves his wife and three daughters. Colorful photographs of the subjects appear throughout. Enthusiasts of these famous people will appreciate the information provided and the pictures. VERDICT Fans will be eager to read more about their idols and selectors should consider where there is a demand.

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