Chris Brown (Hip Hop) (Library Binding)

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One of the hottest names on the music scene today isn't even old enough to vote. He's closer in age to his fans than to his fellow performers. Yet in his very short career, Chris Brown has already received an NAACP Image Award and a Soul Train Music Award. "Chris Brown" tells the story of this young artist's meteoric rise to the top of the music world.Learn about Usher's influence on the young singer, as well as Chris' rivalry with Bow-Wow and even his mentor. "Chris Brown" also shows readers how Chris' fans have become some of the music world's most enthusiastic. Learn about Chris' plans for an acting career.Though he is young and has not been on the scene for long, Chris Brown has already made a difference in the world around him. "Chris Brown" tells the story of this young man with much to give.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers (December 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1422201775
• ISBN-13: 978-1422201770
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,075,084 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Preteen Friendly, February 10, 2009

By	five04girl "five04girl" (Kenner, Louisiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chris Brown (Hip Hop) (Hip-Hop) (Paperback)

Very kid friendly tells a stork without adding unecessary content that would be a deterant for parents. Great Job

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, readable book for young boys, December 22, 2008

By	twinswhirlwind - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chris Brown (Hip Hop) (Hip-Hop) (Paperback)

My son had to do a book report on a favorite character. He loves R and B so he picked Chris Brown. I was happy that this book was descent and did not talk about all of the materialism that Rap and Hip Hop seems to be into. When I asked if he still wanted the book after the report was over he gave me an enthusiastic, "YES!!" Chris Brown seems to be an upstanding role model and for my nine year old boy in this crazy world, I am good with that!

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5.0 out of 5 stars So, you wanna get middle grade students to read???, May 18, 2008

By	Reginald D. Garrard "the G-man" (Camilla, GA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I happened to be visiting the school from where I retired and saw kids scrambling to check out some new books. I asked the media specialist why where they all so excited. She informed me that ever since she got the set in the kids have been arguing over who would read the most in the series.

The 25-book set, including a 26th one exploring the history of hip-hop, gives biographies of some of the most popular artists, past and present, in the musical genre.

Browsing the Chris Brown title, I found the book to be informative, challenging, and most entertaining as it profiles the young singer, one of the hottest acts on the contemporary scene. Profusely illustrated with photographs of Brown and associates, family, and friends, the book also has highlighted vocabulary with an explanatory glossary in the book's appendix.

Never condescending to the young reader, the book treats the reader with respect and has text that is engaging and informative. The book also shows the artist in a most positive light.

Each book is written in the same manner and should be a mainstay in schools across the country.

Others in the series profile the following:
50 Cent, Ashanti, Beyonce', Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Sean Combs, Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott, Eminem, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, LL Cool J, Ludacris, Nelly, Notorious B.I.G., Queen Latifah, Reverend Run (Run-D.M.C.), Will Smith, Snoop Dogg, Tupac, Usher, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, and the aforementioned "Hip-Hop: A Short History."