Who Was David Bowie?

Find out how this English singer-songwriter and actor who constantly reinvented his look and sound became one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century.

David Bowie, born David Robert Jones, wasn't just an incredible singer; he had an amazing talent for keeping his fans happily guessing about what he would do next. He alternated between musical genres with ease, established a successful acting career, and even created a legendary persona-the rocker alien Ziggy Stardust-that people still dress up as for Halloween each year. Author Margaret Gurevich takes readers through David Bowie's life and shows exactly why he is an inspiration to many people and is celebrated all over the world.

Series Overview: The #1 New York Times Best-Selling series of illustrated biographies for young readers includes artists, athletes, scientists, and world leaders.

About the author

Margaret Gurevich is a children's book author and has written for many magazines. She lives in New Jersey.

Summary

Find out how this English singer-songwriter and actor who constantly reinvented his look and sound became one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century in this new book from the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

David Bowie, born David Robert Jones, wasn't just an incredible singer; he had an amazing talent for keeping his fans happily guessing about what he would do next. He alternated between musical genres with ease, established a successful acting career, and even created a legendary persona--the rocker alien Ziggy Stardust--that people still dress up as for Halloween each year. Author Margaret Gurevich takes readers through David Bowie's life and shows exactly why he is an inspiration to many people and is celebrated all over the world.

Product details

• Authors: Margaret Gurevich, Andrew Thomson, Who HQ
• Assisted by: Thomson Andrew (Illustration)
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.11.2021
• EAN: 9781524787561
• ISBN: 978-1-5247-8756-1
• No. of pages: 112
• Dimensions: 137 mm x 194 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Who Was?
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Art, music; Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Music, Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / Popular, Pop Music, Pop music (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Music and musicians