Title: Elvis The Story of the Rock and Roll King

Author: Bonnie Chirstensen

Genre: Informational (Biography)

Summary: The author takes readers on an adventure through the life of Elvis Presley. Starting as a young boy living with a single mother trying to support her family Elvis moved around a lot. He was exposed to many different styles of music. When he started to sing others would stop laughing at his clothes and looks and become mesmerized by his voice. Elvis became a star after a hit song on the radio and went on to create many new different songs incorporating many styles of music.

Review:This book is a good reference to a famous musician in history. Many factors of life come in to play and are expressed through another’s actions. Learning more about Elvis and the path some people take for greatness is captured through the authors writing.

Content Area Connection:

• History: The author discusses how music is different between white and black people in this biography. Students can then have lessons based on the differences experienced back in the 40’s and 50’s.
• Music: There are many types of music expressed in the book. During a lesson the students can listen to different styles and go over intrumetns and different sounds they hear in the styles of music. This can be a compare and contrast lesson.