Publisher's Synopsis
This resource is aimed at students who need to write reports, speeches or other assignments requiring biographical details. Students can delve into the lives of popular singers, actors, dancers, comedians, musicians and television personalities in this source of biographical information about the hottest performers of today and yesterday. The direct language and diverse entries aim to satisfy students' wide range of interests.;Designed especially for students age 10 and up, the entries are entertaining as well as informative. The straightforward, detailed biographies focus on each artist's background, including youth, career and notable achievements. Each biography is peppered with anecdotal quotes from the artists and those that have written about them. This fourth volume includes 30 new profiles of recent newsmakers and achievers from all areas of popular entertainment, including comedy, music, film, television and dance.
