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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013 · Est. 1 hour read
Who Is Steven Spielberg?
By Stephanie Spinner, Who HQ, Daniel Mather (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
The life story of a famous film director.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 590 ratings
112 pages· 7,216 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
From crafting home movies for his Boy Scout troop to directing iconic films like Jaws and Lincoln, follow the journey of a visionary who reshaped Hollywood. Steven Spielberg's story is one of relentless creativity and ambition, capturing the imagination of audiences worldwide. Aspiring filmmakers and curious readers will delve into the life of a director who turned childhood dreams into cinematic legends. What drives a man to redefine storytelling on the big screen? Explore the challenges and triumphs that led to his two Academy Awards for Best Director and his enduring legacy in film.
From the publisher
While other kids played sports, Steven Spielberg was writing scripts and figuring out camera angles. He went from entertaining his Boy Scout troop with home movies to amazing audiences around the world with epic blockbusters. He has directed four of the most successful films of all time and has won two Academy Awards for Best Director. From Jaws to Lincoln, young readers and aspiring filmmakers will be fascinated by the life of this famous director.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 7,216
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 940L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.4
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 165683
Publication
- Published
- December 26, 2013
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448479354
- LCCN
- 2013032702
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