Talent and dedication have elevated today's biggest stars to national and global acclaim. Performing for huge audiences, these celebrated figures shine on the stage, screen, and court. Modern Stars gives readers a glimpse into the lives of top actors, musicians, and athletes, charting the courses they have taken from the beginning of their careers to their present fame. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.