Laurie Collier Hillstrom
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Known today for blockbuster films like Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. has bounced back from a decades-long struggle with drug addiction to become a top player in Hollywood. This captivating volume provides an incisive biography of Robert Downey Jr. Readers will learn about Downey's upbringing in an artistic family, the trials of early stardom, his downward spiral and acting failures, his road back to recovery, and his cautious yet successful comeback....
Author
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
"Provides information about the history, lore, traditions, foods, and symbols of the Thanksgiving celebration. Features include narrative overviews and primary source documents, chronology, and resources for further information"--Provided by publisher
3) Jay-Z
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of rap artist, Jay-Z. Includes his contributions to hip-hop culture across America and throughout the world.
4) Jeff Gordon
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of one most successful drivers in the history of NASCAR, Jeff Gordon.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Explores the impact of advances such as cell phones, portable music players, and online social networks. This volume focuses on online social networks in detail, tracing the history and scientific breakthroughs leading to its creation.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Explores the technological impact of devices such as cell phones, portable music players, and online social networks. This volume focuses on global positioning systems in detail, tracing the history and scientific breakthroughs leading to its creation.