Who Were the Beatles?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Who Were the Beatles?

Written by Geoff Edgers and Who HQ · Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

The Beatles were a rock band that became a cultural phenomenon in the 1960s, known for their music, style, and personalities, and their impact on the world is still felt today

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112 pages· 9,335 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 670L
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Bookroo's summary

Uncover the journey of the Beatles from their Liverpool roots to global stardom. Explore their early days, the frenzy of Beatlemania, and the reasons behind their breakup. Dive into this captivating narrative filled with illustrations, revealing the untold stories of the Fab Four. What led to their meteoric rise, and why did it all come crashing down? This book offers young readers a chance to experience the magic and mystery of one of the greatest bands in history.

From the publisher

Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know their whole story? Geoff Edgers, a Boston Globe reporter and hard-core Beatles fan, brings the Fab Four to life in this Who Was…? book. Readers will learn about their childhoods in Liverpool, their first forays into rock music, what Beatlemania was like, and why they broke up. It’s all here in an easy-to-read narrative with plenty of black-and-white illustrations!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
9,335
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
670L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
104746
Publication
Published
January 5, 2006
First published
January 1, 2006
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448439068
LCCN
2005014000
OCLC
817097663

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