Hip Hop

Hip hop is a youth culture that began in New York in the 1970s and went on to change the world. Today, its influence can be seen everywhere from film to fashion. But what exactly is it and why is it so popular? Non-fiction is an excellent way to foster an interest in new subjects. This set of ten WOW! Facts presents a variety of unusual subjects such as hip hop stars, haunted houses, Formula 1, psychological experiments and lesser-known dinosaurs. And as enthusiasm grows for new interests, so doors are opened in terms of comprehension and reading ability too. Every book in this hi-lo set is aimed at readers of 10-14, but who have a reading age closer to 9-9.5.