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In Diper Överlöde, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks. When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick’s band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn’t realize what he’s getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of...

"Starting out over fifty years ago, the Rolling Stones took the music of the blues and blended it into rock and roll to create their own unique sound. Decades later, they are still hard at work, recording and playing live to massive crowds of adoring fans. Who Are the Rolling Stones? captures the excitement of the Stones on their journey to become the greatest rock-and-roll band in the world"--

Profiles the "King of Rock 'n Roll," focusing on how he got his start in singing and how his style influenced later musicians.

A biography about David Bowie, a British rock star, discussing his childhood, music, and more.

"Satisfying, gratifying, touching, weightythis authentic piece of work has got soul."The New York Times Book ReviewAs twelve-year-old Marlee starts middle school in 1958 Little Rock, it feels like her whole world is falling apart. Until she meets Liz, the new girl at school. Liz is everything Marlee wishes she could be: she's brave, brash and always knows the right thing to say. But when Liz leaves school without even a good-bye, the rumor is that...

Discusses the sport of rock climbing, including the hand and foot moves rock climbers perform, rock climbing competitions, and safety concerns.

Presents the life and career of Bruce Springsteen, from his childhood and early career in New Jersey to the formation of the E Street Band and his popularity around the world. Not only was Bruce Springsteen "Born in the USA," he has risen to become a twenty-time Grammy winner and American icon. Bruce Springsteen grew up in a blue-collar New Jersey town, where his parents struggled to make ends meet. Bruce didn't fit in at school but found solace...

Introduces the sports of rock and ice climbing, describing the history, equipment, safety tips, and outstanding performers.