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John's Secret Dreams

author: Rappaport, Doreen
Presents the life story of John Lennon interspersed with lyrics from his songs, describing his years with the Beatles, his relationship with Yoko Ono, his struggle to deal with the pain of his abandonment by his mother, and his dream of a world without war.
920
year: 2016
copies: 18
call number/section: 920
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Shake, Rattle & Roll

author: George-warren, Holly
Collection of one-page biographies with accompanying illustrations of some of the more influential stars of rock music, such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly.
920
year: 2001
copies: 39
call number/section: 920
lexile:
subjects: rock musicians, musicians, rock music [X]

The Beatles

author: Burgan, Michael
Presents the story of the legendary rock group the Beatles, chronicling the members' lives and describing their rise to stardom, musical innovations, and impact on pop culture.
920
year: 2002
copies: 4
call number/section: 920
lexile:
subjects: rock musicians, musicians, rock music [X]

The Beatles

author: Venezia, Mike, Pirmantgen, Patricia
A nonfiction graphic novel depicting The Beatles' dramatic rise to fame and their impact on rock and roll music.
920
year: 2017
copies: 36
call number/section: 920
lexile: 850

Arthur, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll

author: Brown, Marc Tolon
Francine starts a rock band, hoping it will focus on music rather than money and fame.
FIC
year: 2002
copies: 37
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 280

John Lennon

author: Gogerly, Liz
Presents the life of John Lennon, from his early years through the rise and breakup of the Beatles to his final days in New York.
920
year: 2003
copies: 5
call number/section: 920
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subjects: lennon, john, rock musicians, musicians, rock music [X]

The Grateful Fred

author: Trine, Greg
When the star of the rock band The Grateful Fred receives threatening letters, he calls on Marvin, the superhero in charge of Los Angeles, and his assistant, Candace, to stop the criminal and his henchmen before they destroy Fred's reputation.
FIC
year: 2011
copies: 34
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 590

Cool Rock Music

author: Kenney, Karen Latchana
Activities, photographs, and simple text introduce children to different types of rock music and its influence on American culture.
781.66
year: 2008
copies: 18
call number/section: 781.66
lexile: 720
subjects: rock music [X]

Elvis Presley

author: Rubel, David
Follows the life, career, and music of the popular rock and roll singer, from his early years in Mississippi to his controversial death at age forty-two.
920
year: 1991
copies: 6
call number/section: 920
lexile: 970
subjects: presley, elvis, rock musicians, singers, rock music [X]

John Lennon

author: Conord, Bruce W
Relates the life of singer and songwriter John Lennon who was a member of the Beatles.
920
year: 1994
copies: 5
call number/section: 920
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subjects: lennon, john, rock musicians, rock music [X], musicians

The Beatles And The Sixties

author: Assayas, Michka
An illustrated study of the 1960s, focusing on the rise and breakup of the Beatles, with historical background about the early days of rock'n'roll, and discussion of why John, Paul, George, and Ringo are regarded as symbols of the age of sit-ins, folk songs, peace and love, war protests, and transcendental meditation.
782.42
year: 1996
copies: 6
call number/section: 782.42
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subjects: rock musicians, rock music [X]

The Beatles

author: Martin, Marvin
A biography of the the four boys from Liverpool who, after achieving phenomenal success as the Beatles, were pressured by international fame, and broke up in 1970.
920
year: 1996
copies: 8
call number/section: 920
lexile: 1190
subjects: rock musicians, musicians, rock music [X]

Elvis Presley

author: Daily, Robert
Examines the rock star's childhood, family life, musical career, films, and legacy.
920
year: 1996
copies: 6
call number/section: 920
lexile: 1020
subjects: presley, elvis, rock musicians, singers, rock music [X]

Rock & Roll Generation

author:
Examines various aspects of teen life in the 1950s, a decade characterized by the emergence of rock'n'roll, looking at the music and musicians, Elvis, movie idols, hot rods, fashion, and the youth market.
973.9
year: 1998
copies: 19
call number/section: 973.9
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subjects: popular culture, rock music [X], united states

Paul Mccartney

author: Dowswell, Paul
Biography of Paul McCartney, former Beatle and prolific songwriter, now also patron of the arts and British knight.
920
year: 2001
copies: 1
call number/section: 920
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