Stars of Hip-Hop

Hip-hop artists have conquered more than just the music charts; they've become fashion icons, successful entrepreneurs, and pop culture phenomena. Eye-catching photographs, revealing quotations, and accessible text will pull students into the lives of their favorite stars from their humble beginnings through their rise to fame, discussing their personal and professional triumphs and hardships along the way. This high-low series is specifically tailored to meet the needs of lower-level readers by using straightforward language, including simple sentence structure and vocabulary, and providing a glossary to help students learn new words. Features include: Lower-level version of the Hip Hop Revolution series so all students regardless of reading level can explore and discuss the same topics. Sidebars expand on related timely topics. Uses high-interest texts to promote leisure reading. Further Reading with current books and informative websites encourage further exploration. Timelines present important milestones in an easy-to-read format.