Who is the "King of Rock and Roll?" Did you know that Elvis Presley's music impacted the Beatles or that he had an extremely close relationship to his mother? This book, full of insight on the life of Rock and Roll legend Elvis Presley, takes the reader from Presley's poor and lonely childhood through his untimely death. Although touching upon each period in his life, including his years in the army and in Hollywood, the book does not dwell on the later downfall of the star. Instead, it provides just the right amount of information to satisfy the curiosity of this age audience. Descriptive captions add to the wonderful black and white and color photographs found on every page. Quotes included on each two-page spread provide additional insight into Elvis Presley's life. This biography and others in the age appropriate series, "Famous Lives" will be useful when required reading includes the biography genre or when read simply for pleasure. Also included are a glossary, time-line, contents, index, and sources for further reading. 2004, Raintree/Reed Elsevier, Ages 9 to 14.